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- National Hereditary Cancer Research Fund
- Conference Recap
- News from ASCO 2011
- Update on PARP Inhibitors
- Voices of FORCE
- 2011 Spirit of Empowerment Award Recipients
- Insurance Coverage for Cancer Genetic Counseling
- Strong, Fit and Beautiful: From Cancer Survivor to Figure Competitor
- Study for Previvors Choosing Breast Surveillance: Can Exercise Lower Breast Cancer Risk?
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by Sue Friedman
The summer has flown by. Suddenly we are
immersed in back-to-school details, fall festivities,
and preparations for winter. It’s easy to
neglect ourselves and our health during busy
times like these; in this issue, we provide information
to help you stay on track. You’ll read
about the benefits of exercise, including the
inspiring story of a survivor of both breast and
ovarian cancer who transformed herself into a
competitive bodybuilder. We have reviews of
the latest research, including recaps from the
American Society of Clinical Oncology annual
conference and our own Joining FORCEs conference. We share the rousing acceptance
speech of Dara Marias, who accepted a Spirit
of Empowerment Award on behalf of her family,
and her moving story behind the creation of
The Butterfly Fund. We also provide the latest
update on new laws regarding insurance coverage
for genetic counseling services. Perhaps
our most exciting news is formation of the first
National Hereditary Cancer Research Fund.
Read below for more details on why this fund is
desperately needed and how you can help. As
always, we hope that you will find this issue of
Joining FORCEs informative and inspiring, and
that you will pass it on to a friend, relative, or
health care provider.
Be empowered and be well,
Sue
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