High‑risk Cancer Prevention
Our specialists provide expert guidance, genetic testing support, and long-term risk management designed to help you make informed decisions and support early cancer detection across the Mountain West.
Understand your cancer risk and take action early
Why choose Intermountain for cancer risk management?
Our specialists evaluate family history, genetics, and other risk factors to help identify inherited cancer risks and guide personalized recommendations.
Who should consider a cancer risk assessment?
You may benefit from a cancer risk assessment if you:
- Have a family history of cancer
- Have a known hereditary cancer gene mutation
- Have multiple family members diagnosed with cancer
- Were diagnosed with cancer at a younger age than expected
- Have a personal history of abnormal screening results or biopsies
- Want to better understand your inherited cancer risk and prevention options
Even if you're unsure whether you're considered high risk, our specialists can review your history and help determine whether additional screening, surveillance, or genetic testing may be appropriate.
Schedule a video visit
Meet with specialists through secure video visits available across Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming.
Conditions and cancers we help monitor
Our team specializes in prevention and surveillance for patients at increased risk for the following cancers. We also help evaluate hereditary cancer syndromes that may increase the risk of multiple cancer types within families.
High‑risk cancer prevention and monitoring services
Our program offers comprehensive services to help you understand, monitor, and manage your cancer risk.
- Cancer risk assessment - We review your personal and family history, medical factors, and genetics to better understand your risk and create a personalized prevention plan.
- Genetic testing for hereditary cancer - When appropriate, we coordinate genetic testing for inherited cancer syndromes, including BRCA-related cancers, Lynch syndrome, and other hereditary cancer conditions.
- Personalized prevention plans - Receive recommendations for lifestyle changes, risk-reduction strategies, screening schedules, and follow-up care tailored to your individual risk profile.
- Cancer surveillance - Our specialists develop long-term monitoring plans designed to support early detection and ongoing risk management.
- Early detection tools - When appropriate, patients may be eligible for advanced cancer screening and early detection testing based on their risk factors and medical history.
- Ongoing follow-up - Regular virtual visits help ensure your prevention plan remains current as your health history, risk factors, and screening guidelines evolve.
High‑risk cancer prevention: Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about hereditary cancer risk, screening recommendations, and how our virtual high‑risk cancer program supports patients across the Mountain West.
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