About this service
The Preventing Cancer with Medications Service commenced at Peter Mac in late 2023, it is co-led by Professor Kelly-Anne Phillips (medical oncologist) and Katrina West (nurse practitioner). This novel Service is delivered via Telehealth. It supports healthy women at increased risk of breast cancer by providing them with personalised information about cheap and effective medications that reduce breast cancer risk. This service is available to women who would like to consider taking medications to reduce their breast cancer risk.
Preventing cancer with medications service
COSA 'Medications to lower the chance of breast cancer' clinician guide
Who is suitable?
- Female
- Interested in considering taking medications to help prevent breast cancer
- Aged 20-70 years old
- Have an increased risk of breast cancer according to the iPrevent online tool* (or because have had prior chest irradiation treatment (e.g., for Hodgkin Lymphoma) when aged less than 35)
- People with lobular carcinoma in-situ (LCIS) or atypical hyperplasia (AH) are encouraged to attend
This service is not suitable for people who:
- Would not consider using a daily tablet for 3-5 years to reduce their cancer risk.
- Have had invasive breast cancer or ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
- Have had both breasts removed
- Have used or are currently using breast cancer prevention medications
*If you are unsure of your breast cancer risk, you can visit iPrevent and complete your risk assessment. Referral information for the Preventing Cancer with Medications Service is included in “My Options” if you are eligible.
Referral information
If you are interested in this service, please seek a referral from your GP or specialist doctor. They can review the ‘Preventing Cancer with Medications (PCMed) Service referral guidelines and eligibility information.
Contact
If you would like any further information including how to obtain a referral to this Service, please contact us at:
- Phone: (03) 8559 8632
- Email:
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Related pages
Preventing Cancer with Medications (PCMed) Service – Information for health practitioners