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High Risk Cancer Clinic

High Risk Cancer Clinic

(614) 566-1600

Cancer Care

High Risk Cancer Clinic

High Risk Cancer Clinic

(614) 566-1600

High Risk Cancer Clinic

Focused on lifelong cancer prevention and early detection

The experts at the multidisciplinary OhioHealth High-Risk Cancer Clinic can help people with a higher risk of getting cancer create a more personalized cancer risk-reduction and screening plan.

Who is at higher risk for cancer?

There is no single reason a person gets cancer. However, some people have a higher chance of getting cancer due to a combination of certain risk factors.

If you have one or more of these factors, you may have a higher risk of getting cancer than the average person, and the High-Risk Cancer Clinic can help.

Family history

If you have a family history of certain cancers such as breast, ovarian, prostate, colon or pancreatic cancer in one or more family member(s).

Ancestry

People of Ashkenazi Jewish descent have an increased risk for certain inherited cancer predisposition conditions.

Inherited or genetic risk

If you or a family member has a known gene mutation linked to cancer, including (i.e., BRCA1, BRCA2, ATM, CHEK2, PALB2, MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2, etc.).

Personal risk factors
  • Abnormal breast biopsy, including atypical hyperplasia and lobular carcinoma in situ.
  • Dense breasts.
  • Greater than 10 precancerous colon polyps.
  • Chest wall radiation treatment before age 30.
  • Increasing age.
  • Tobacco use.
  • Daily alcohol use.
  • Obesity.
Environmental factors
  • Exposure to radiation.
  • Excess exposure to UV light from the sun.
  • Specific chemicals like Agent Orange.
  • Certain work environments.

What to expect at your High-Risk Cancer Clinic visit

Your first visit to the High-Risk Cancer Clinic will include a comprehensive risk assessment with Bushra Siddiqi, MD, the medical director of OhioHealth’s High-Risk Cancer program.

You will have the option to meet with a genetic counselor for same-day genetic testing and an in-depth risk review. This process is recommended if you have family history, ancestry or inherited cancer risk factors.

You will have the option to meet with a genetic counselor for an in-depth review of your family history and genetic testing options. This process is strongly recommended if you have family history, ancestry or inherited cancer risk factors.

After your evaluation, the team will discuss a personalized cancer risk assessment and management plan with you. This may include more frequent cancer screenings and risk-reducing options like lifestyle changes, medications or surgery. You may also be referred to other specialists for co-management and high-risk procedures.

During your follow-up visits, Dr. Siddiqi and her team will re-assess your cancer risk, screening and management plan to ensure that you’re receiving the most effective care.

Cancer prevention is a lifelong goal

Our team is here to support you and help you make the right choices to prevent cancer. Healthy lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of cancer, and we’re here to help you make them.

The High-Risk Cancer Clinic offers up to three free consultations with a dietitian, social worker and integrative medicine specialist to get started on your journey.

Your comprehensive high-risk management team

The OhioHealth High-Risk Cancer Clinic team is a multidisciplinary team of genetic counselors, advanced practice providers and an expert physician. They review your personal risk factors, family history of cancer and genetic testing results to create a personalized plan to reduce your cancer risk.

Bushra
Siddiqi, MD

High-Risk Cancer Physician
Family Medicine

Jennifer
Prebish, NP

Nurse Practitioner

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Alexander, MS, CGC

Genetic Counselor

Madison
Ruehl, MS, CGC

Genetic Counselor

Schedule an appointment

Call (614) 566-1600

High risk cancer clinic locations:

  • OhioHealth Arthur G.H. Bing, MD,
    Cancer Center
    500 Thomas Ln, Suite A1
    Columbus, OH 43214
  • Dublin Cancer Center
    6700 Perimeter Dr, Suite 210
    Dublin, OH 43016

  • Wilkins Building
    285 E. State St, Suite 300
    Columbus, OH 43215

  • Westerville Medical Campus
    300 Polaris Parkway, Suite 310
    Westerville, OH 43082

OhioHealth CancerCall

Get in touch with a cancer specialist who can answer your questions and connect you to our cancer physicians, programs and services. Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM.

Call (800) 752-9119