Glen Cove Hospital to open new cancer center focusing on preventative care

Glen Cove Hospital doctors say women could be at a higher risk of breast and ovarian cancer due to genetics.

News 12 Staff

Oct 29, 2024, 4:21 PM

Updated 58 days ago

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Doctors have made genetics a priority as breast cancer awareness month comes to a close.
Glen Cove Hospital doctors say women could be at a higher risk of breast and ovarian cancer due to genetics. Doctors say the BRACA gene mutations can be a source of diseases.
Now, they are giving women the opportunity to make their own decision on how to prevent the cancer from developing.
The Glen Cove Katz’s Women’s Surgical Center will be opening a state-or-the art hereditary center in January.