Follow-up clinic for BRCA carriers
Director: Prof. Eitan Friedman
Coordinating Nurse: Mali Brodsky
Contact:
Phone: 03-5304452 - Sunday, Monday and Wednesday, 8:00-15:00
Clinic hours:
Tuesdays, 8:00-15:00
Thursdays, 10:30-15:00
Location:
If you're parking at the Mercaz Hazomet parking lot, head to the 4th floor. Take the first left turn in the corridor where the institutes and clinics are located
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What should you bring?
- Letter summarizing counseling and genetic testing, indicating that you are a carrier of mutations in the BRCA1/2 gene, or another recognized gene.
- Previous imaging (breast MRI, breast US and mammography).
- Relevant surgical and pathology reports of previous surgeries.
- Previous CA-125 tests.
- Women who have had breast or ovarian cancer: disease summaries from the oncologist who treated you, including treatment details.
- Any other relevant information, such as a bone density test or colonoscopy.
Commitment forms
Individuals insured under the Clalit health fund are directed to the clinic through a specific arrangement with the fund and receive an annual follow-up plan. A relevant Form 17 is issued by Clalit’s support center in Sheba and sent directly to the clinic.
Individuals insured under the Maccabi health fund must bring a form 17 to the doctor's visit (gynecological oncologist and breast surgeon). Forms 17 are not necessary for breast imaging tests (ultrasound, mammography, MRI).
Individuals insured under Leumit and Meuhedet health funds are requierd to bring Form 17 for the six-monthly set of clinical examinations and for all imaging tests and blood tests.
Our clinic was set up with the goal of bringing together care and support for women at high risk of breast and ovarian cancer (whether healthy or with a history of cancer). This group includes women who have undergone testing and been identified as carriers of mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. The clinic offers women a structured follow-up plan, considering their unique needs, in a warm and welcoming atmosphere that provides a supportive network in the decision-making process.
The follow-up program at the clinic consists of the following:
- Twice a year, a breast surgeon examination.
- Once or twice a year, a gynecological examination, which includes a vaginal ultrasound and a blood test for the CA-125 marker.
- Once a year, alternating between MRI, ultrasound, and mammography for breast imaging.
- Genetic counseling and guidance provided by an oncogeneticist.
- Consultation and referral to specialists in plastic surgery, fertility preservation, oncology, and gynecological oncology.
