facingourrisk
FORCE improves the lives of the millions of individuals and families facing hereditary breast, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate, colorectal and endometrial cancers. Our community includes people with a BRCA, ATM, PALB2, CHEK2, PTEN or other inherited gene mutation and those diagnosed with Lynch syndrome. We accomplish this through our education, support, advocacy and research efforts.
We are dedicated to providing up-to-date, expert-reviewed information and resources that help people make informed medical decisions. Our strong, supportive community of peers and professionals ensures no one must face hereditary cancer alone. FORCE serves as a champion, unifying the community and advocating for awareness, access to care, and better treatment and prevention options.
facingourrisk
People often associate hereditary cancer with breast cancer — but in fact, BRCA and other hereditary genetic mutations can also increase the risk of developing ovarian cancer, too. Hear from patients and experts who were part of a panel at the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition’s 3rd annual Global Partner Meeting, exploring the latest thinking on hereditary ovarian cancer and its risk, as well as screening, surveillance, and preventative measures for those who are genetically predisposed to ovarian cancer. @facingourrisk
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Today starts National Hereditary Cancer Week. To acknowledge this important time for our community we will be sharing short videos that feature 6-word stories from our constituents about what hereditary cancer means to them. Here is one from Lisa Q.....check back each day to see more!
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