McLeod High-Risk Breast Clinic

The McLeod Breast Health Center has maintained certification with the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) since 2010. As an accredited center committed to providing comprehensive cancer care, we continually strive to improve multidisciplinary care to all patients with breast disease and/or breast cancer.

Advancements in breast cancer now allow us to identify patients at increased risk for breast cancer. We are pleased
to announce the opening of the McLeod High-Risk Breast Clinic for patients at increased risk for breast cancer
which includes women with dense breasts, lifestyle risk factors, a family history of breast cancer and/or a history of high-risk lesions.

The clinic is available to all patients at high risk for breast cancer and is designed to provide each woman with a comprehensive determination of risk and support to make appropriate informed decisions.

If you are at a high risk of developing breast cancer, the team is available to review your medical history, listen to your concerns, and create an individualized plan of care to manage your health. Please review all information below, for more details.

McLeod High-Risk Breast Clinic – Florence
Pee Dee Surgical Group
800 E Cheves Street, Suite 260
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 777-4444

Provider: Maureen Byrd, FNP-C, CBCN, Breast Health Program Coordinator

REDUCING YOUR RISK
OF BREAST CANCER UNDERSTANDING
BREAST DENSITY SCREENING OPTIONS
FOR DENSE BREASTS

  • Who Qualifies For The McLeod High-Risk Breast Clinic?

    The clinic is designed for women with a higher risk of breast cancer due to one or more of the following reasons:

    • Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Calculation Results such as a Tyrer-Cuzick Score of 20 or greater
    • Increased breast density determined from routine breast cancer screening such as a mammogram or MRI
    • Breast biopsy results indicating you have a high-risk lesion
    • Significant family history of breast cancer
    • Genetic testing results

  • Benefits of McLeod High-Risk Breast Clinic

    Benefits of receiving individualized care at the McLeod High-Risk Breast Clinic include:

    • Compassionate, patient-centered care to understand your risk of developing breast cancer and options to manage your risk
    • Access to a network of multidisciplinary experts in breast care
    • Modern breast screening technology
    • Personalized recommendations for lifestyle modification
    • Knowledge to make informed decisions for your health to prevent and/or detect breast cancers early

  • Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool

    The McLeod Breast Health Center uses a breast cancer risk assessment tool called the TC Score or Tyrer-Cuzick Score. This tool gives us your estimated lifetime risk of developing breast cancer based upon your answers about risk factors like age, family history of breast cancer, and genetic mutations.

  • What To Expect At The McLeod High Risk Breast Clinic?

    At your visit, you will meet directly with an experienced provider to discuss your individual risk for breast cancer and learn what options are best for you to manage this risk. Discussions during the visit may include:

    • Review of your mammogram results and breast density
    • Recommendations for additional screening tests
    • Your calculated lifetime risk of developing breast cancer from the TC Score
    • Pathology results from breast biopsies

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    • Personal family history of breast cancer
    • Genetic testing results or referral to a genetics nurse practitioner
    • Medication options to reduce the risk of breast cancer
    • Preventative surgical options to reduce the risk of breast cancer
    • Lifestyle and reproductive factors that influence the risk of breast cancer
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  • Referral Information for Patients

    Referral to the McLeod High-Risk Breast Clinic can be made by your healthcare provider or through self-referral by calling 843-777-4444.

  • Referral Information for Physicians

    Referrals can be made through EPIC or Link – under order, type Ref Breast Health, and select Ambulatory Referral to High-Risk Breast Clinic at Pee Dee Surgical.