EDGe BRCA+ Men’s Clinic

The EDGe (Early Detection in Genetics) BRCA+ Men’s Clinic provides screening and follow-up care for patients aged 40 and older with identified mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. The clinic team will coordinate one to two visits per year for patients to screen for breast cancer, prostate cancer, skin cancer and pancreatic cancer.

BRCA1 and BRCA2 are genes that are passed down through your family. They help prevent tumors. When there are mutations in BRCA1 and BCRA2, they may not work properly. This may putt you at a higher risk for cancer. If your family members have a history of cancer, you are more likely to have one of these mutations.

The Northwestern Medicine EDGe (Early Detection in Genetics) BRCA+ Men’s Clinic is a program that offers genetic testing and follow-up care.

If you have BCRA1 or BCRA2 mutations, our team will schedule one or two cancer screening visits per year. First, you will meet with a genetic counselor. They will explain the program and get your family history. The genetic counselor will also talk about screening recommendations and genetic testing in your family.

Through the clinic, you will connect with specially trained healthcare professionals in:

Urology (prostate cancer screening)
High-Risk Breast Center (breast cancer screening)
Dermatology (skin cancer screening)
Gastroenterology (pancreatic cancer screening, if indicated)

Learn about our team’s approach to the screening and management of patients with identified mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes.

To schedule an appointment in the EDGe BRCA+ Men’s Clinic, please contact us at 312.695.3052 (TTY: 711).