Fall 2005
Contents
National Family History Day: "My Family Health Portrait"
Targeted Therapy: Specific Treatments for Hereditary Cancer
An Introduction to Breast Reconstruction
Surviving Breast Cancer: African-American Women and the Importance Of Genetic Testing
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA): An Update
What's New @ FORCE
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What's New @ FORCE
6th Annual Chat-a-thon
This year’s ‘round the clock FORCE chat-athon is scheduled for October 21 and 22. This popular event increases awareness of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer and raises funds for FORCE. Stop by for a few minutes or stay for a few hours. Everyone is welcome.
Help us make our chat-a-thon a success:
- Log in to www.chat-a-thon.com to join the discussions.
- Become a sponsor (visit our sponsor page).
- Spread the word! “Chat” up the event to friends, family, and physicians.
Want to volunteer to staff the chatroom or have questions? Contact suefriedman@facingourrisk.org.
Saturday, October 29 at 12:01 a.m. (EST) through Sunday, October 30 at 11:59 pm (EST)
2 days + 2 nights = 4 FORCE!
Save the Date: First Annual Joining FORCEs Conference February 10-11, 2006
Our first FORCE conference on hereditary cancer and risk will be held in Tampa early next year. You can register and find information on booking accommodations on line or call 888-456-2840.
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