About this service
This service is available to women who would like to consider whether taking medications to reduce their breast cancer risk might be right for them. 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.
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 because they:
- have lobular carinoma in-situ (LCIS) or atypical hyperplasia (AH)
- OR because they have had prior chest irradiation treatment (e.g., for Hodgkin Lymphoma) when aged less than 35)
- OR because they are at increased risk of breast cancer according to the iPrevent online tool.
This service is not suitable for people who:
- 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
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