Genetic Risks of Cancer
Understanding Genetic Risk
Genetic counseling can provide important information about your cancer risk and support decision-making around adding additional screening tools like ultrasound and breast MRI. Join Jessica Salamone, ScM, CGC, of Elizabeth Wende Breast Care as she discusses genetics, risk assessment, and how personalized screening strategies can help individuals make informed decisions about their health.
Presenter: Jessica Salamone, ScM, CGC, is the Director of Genetic Counseling and Cancer Risk Assessment at Elizabeth Wende Breast Care (EWBC), where she has led the program since 2012. A board-certified genetic counselor, Jessica brings more than 20 years of experience in cancer genetics and risk assessment. She earned her master’s degree in Genetic Counseling through the National Institutes of Health and Johns Hopkins University and has served as adjunct faculty at Rochester Institute of Technology since 2002 and the University of Rochester since 2024.
Elizabeth Wende Breast Care (EWBC) is a nationally recognized breast imaging center dedicated to breast health. For over 50 years, EWBC has provided compassionate, patient-centered care, offering state-of-the-art breast imaging, risk assessment, and diagnostic services to women throughout the region.