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Since 1999, FORCE has been the voice of experience for the hereditary cancer community and has emerged as a thought leader in this area. Read the below published articles and news stories.
Could Hereditary Cancer Run in Your Family?
September 30, 2023, SF Gate
Patient Advocate Faces Thyroid Cancer Decades After Surviving Breast Cancer
September 05, 2023, CURE Today
Resilient Survivor Shawn Smith Launches Endometrial Cancer Awareness During Harlem Week
August 27, 2023, Harlem World
Morgan Wade Says Her Upcoming Double Mastectomy Will Bring Her 'Peace of Mind'
August 26, 2023, People
Making Strides and Breaking Barriers in Breast Cancer
August 21, 2023, CURE Today
Cancer Risk Can Lurk in Our Genes. So Why Don't More People Get Tested?
August 02, 2023, NPR
Policymakers are Failing to Protect Patients at Risk of Hereditary Cancer
July 08, 2023, The Hill
What Black Women with Ovarian Cancer Need to Know About Genetic Testing
June 29, 2023, Everyday Health
The Fight to Take Back Our Genes
June 13, 2023, ACLU
7 Things Men Should Know About Genetic Testing and Cancer
June 01, 2023, SF Gate
May 28, 2023, Leaders Edge
Country Star Morgan Wade Undergoing Double Mastectomy Due to Cancer Risk
May 24, 2023, The Messenger
International Gynecologic Cancer Society Announces Inaugural Uterine Cancer Awareness Month, May 23, 2023, Yahoo Finance
Morgan Wade to Undergo Double Mastectomy, May 23, 2023, CMT
Stunning Change to United's Colonoscopy Coverage Roils Physicians and Patients, May 15, 2023, STAT News
National Minority Health Month: Shining a Spotlight on Cancer Disparities, April 05, 2023, Chicago Tribune
Can We Have a Talk About Hereditary Cancer Risks?, April 02, 2023, CURE Today
Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Genetic Testing Access Introduced in Congress, March 29, 2023, Cancer Health
Is Colon Cancer Risk Hiding in Your Genes?, March 02, 2023, SF Gate
Alabama Only State Where Medicaid Won't Cover Some Breast Cancer Screening, February 26, 2023, AL.com
Stepping Up Again for Hereditary Cancer Prevention, February 23, 2023, CURE Today
The Value of Partnerships for Hereditary Cancers, February 07, 2023, CURE Today
What Patients and Their Families Should Know About Hereditary Breast Cancer, February 07, 2023, Cure Today
Support is Critical for Those Affected by Hereditary Cancer, February 07, 2023, CURE Today
Clinical Trials in Hereditary Cancer: Maybe a Key to Better Health Outcomes, February 07, 2023, CURE Today
Making Strides and Breaking Down Barriers in Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer, February 07, 2023, CURE Today
The Brightened & Enlightened Series Presents: FORCE, January 11, 2023, Cancer Wellness
Bipartisan Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act Introduced, December 15, 2022, The ASCO Post
Genetic Testing Emphasized During Men's Health Month, November 22, 2022, Yahoo
Lifestyle Changes and Non-Estrogen-Based Therapies May Alleviate Menopausal Symptoms in Women With Cancer, October 27, 2022, CURE Today
How Patients With Cancer Can Best Use Diet and Exercise to Manage the Life Altering Effects of Fatigue, October 26, 2022, CURE Today
How Cancer Survivors, Patients Can Better Optimize Sleep, October 24, 2022, CURE Today
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Metastatic Breast Cancer Research, October 10, 2022, WWL New Orleans
When Breast Cancer Declares War, October 07, 2022, Chestnut Hill Local
Hereditary Cancer Demands a New Medical Discipline, September 27, 2022, CURE Today
7 Things Everyone Should Know About Hereditary Cancer, September 27, 2022, Los Angeles Times
Working Toward the End of Cancer Health Disparities, September 19, 2022, Cancer Today
NCCN Policy Summit: Cancer Screening Gaps Highlight Urgent Need to Address Health Inequities, September 17, 2022, The Ritz Herald
Updated NCCN Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines Help Clarify Risks for Patients, August 05, 2022, Pharmacy Times
New NCCN Guidelines for Mammography: All Women Over 40, July 29, 2022, Medscape
The Amount of Misinformation Online Can Lead to "Horribly Detrimental" Results in Patients With Cancer, Experts Say, July 27, 2022, CURE Today
Science Will Win: How Access to Information Advances Health Equity, July 21, 2022, USA TODAY
Standing on My Hereditary Cancer and Prevention Soapbox, June 28, 2022, CURE
Meagan Good Shares Her Scare With Uterine Cancer to Encourage People to Spot the Early Signs, March 30, 2022, AP News
Meagan Good Talks About The Spot Her for Endometrial Cancer Campaign, March 30, 2022, WPIX-TV New York
When Cancer is in the Family, January 21, 2022, Cancer Today
The Promise of Liquid Biopsy Tests For Detecting Cancer Earlier, December 16, 2021, Cure Today
The Genome Defense Review: Disputed Ownership, December 07, 2021, The Wall Street Journal
3 Things to Look for When Reading Cancer Research, October 18, 2021, CURE Today
Reigniting Sexual Intimacy and Desire Important for Patients With Cancer, October 08, 2021, CURE Today
Local Previvors Work to Reduce Their Risk of Breast Cancer, October 07, 2021, ABC News
Tip of the Iceberg: More Targeted Therapies for Pancreatic Cancer to Come, October 07, 2021, CURE Today
Tell, Ask, Listen, Know: Close the Communication Gap Between Minority Cancer Survivors and Their Providers, October 06, 2021, CURE Today
Navigating the Ins and Outs of Implant Reconstruction After Breast Cancer Surgery, October 06, 2021, CURE Today
Here's How Men With Bladder, Colorectal and Prostate Cancer Can Treat Sexual Dysfunction, October 05, 2021, CURE Today
Help Children Learn to Cope with Cancer Risk Through Open Conversations, October 05, 2021, CURE Today
New Treatment in Breast Cancer May Lead to Less Toxicity, Improved Response Rates, October 04, 2021, CURE Today
Misconceptions About Genetic Testing for Inherited Cancer Mutations Rampant Among Minority Populations, October 04, 2021, CURE Today
Cancer Survivorship is not 'One Size Fits All', October 04, 2021, CURE Today
The Promise of Precision Medicine: Making Incurable Cancers Into Chronic Diseases, October 01, 2021, CURE Today
Eat Your Veggies: Diet Plays a Role in Cancer Occurrence and Outcomes, October 01, 2021, CURE Today
Here are Some Legal Rights That Protect the Genetic Information of People at Risk for Hereditary Cancers, September 30, 2021, CURE Today
A Guide to Cancer Clinical Trial Participation is not a Last Ditch Option, September 30, 2021, CURE Today
Integrative Medicine: Do Herbs, Diet and Other Approaches Affect Cancer Outcomes?, September 30, 2021, CURE Today
Adopting Consensus Terms for Testing in Precision Medicine, September 30, 2021, JCO Precision Oncology
What Patients With Ovarian Cancer Should Know About Maintenance Therapy, September 29, 2021, CURE Today
Study Seeks to Prevent Cancer and Extend Quality of Life for Women at Increased Genetic Risk for Ovarian Cancer, September 07, 2021, NIH Division of Cancer Prevention
Olaparib reduced the risk of relapse by 42% in early BRCA breast cancer, June 15, 2021, World Today News
Ashkenazi Dads Can Pass the BRCA Mutation to Their Kids. It Turns Out I Did., June 14, 2021, Kveller.com
High Risk Women Are Facing Barriers to Preventive Cancer Care, April 27, 2021, The Lily
FDA grants accelerated approval for GSK's JEMPERLI for women with recurrent or advanced dMMR endometrial cancer, April 22, 2021, BioSpace
Ending the Stigma of Endometrial Cancer, April 19, 2021, HealthCentral
Eisai and Advocacy Leaders Team Up to Launch Spot Her - An Initiative That Empowers Women to Help Spot Signs of Endometrial Cancer, March 31, 2021, PR Newswire
Having the Ball in Your Court Helps You Fight Cancer, March 22, 2021, CURE Today
Foundation Medicine and InformedDNA® Collaborate to Improve Access to Genetic Counseling for Advanced Cancer Patients, March 09, 2021, Businesswire
FORCE Volunteer Maria Serra and Cancer Support Community Talk Hereditary Cancer, February 25, 2021, Facebook Live
How Patients With Metastatic Prostate Cancer Can Be Informed By Biomarker Testing, February 02, 2021, Men's Health
Wausau Riverwolves Co-Owner Loses Cancer Battle, January 13, 2021, Wausau Pilot and Review
Debbie Wasserman Schultz Gets Proposal Reauthorizing Breast Cancer Program Over the Finish LIne, January 04, 2021, Florida Daily
Genetic Testing Can Assess Your Risk For Getting Cancer. Here are the Costs Involved, October 31, 2020, CNBC
Central Florida Businesswoman Works to Help Those with Hereditary Cancer, October 28, 2020, Orlando News 13
Can a Blood Test Detect Cancer in Asymptomatic Patients?, October 28, 2020, CURE Today
Daughter of Springsteen Drummer Pens Book on Beating Breast Cancer 'Like a Boss', October 23, 2020, The Times of Israel
Facing Breast Cancer Risk During a Pandemic, October 16, 2020, ABC News
A Guide to Supporting Individuals and Families Facing Hereditary Cancer, October 07, 2020, Counseling Schools
FORCE Expands to Provide Support for Anyone Impacted by Hereditary Cancer, October 07, 2020, CURE Today
PARP Inhibitors Demonstrate the Value of Targeted Treatments in Prostate Cancer, October 01, 2020, CURE Today
How Breast Cancer Patients Feel About Endocrine Therapy, September 29, 2020, Cancer Therapy Advisor
FDA Updates Breast Implant Labeling Recommendations to Help Inform Patients About Dangerous Potential Side Effects, September 29, 2020, CURE Today
Kathy Bates Reflects on Living Life With Lymphedema, July 01, 2020, WebMD
National Patient Advocacy Organizations Band Together for #InclusionPledge to Ensure Equity For Black Women, June 11, 2020, Benzinga
Genetic Testing and Life Insurance, June 07, 2020, Radio Health Journal
Lisa Schlager: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered, May 26, 2020, Beyond the Pink Ribbon
Genetic, Genomic or Biomarket Testing in Cancer - What is the Difference?, May 01, 2020, Conquer
Genetic Testing: Are Over the Counter Options Reliable, April 15, 2020, CURE
Prioritizing Family Health History, April 15, 2020, CURE
For Those with Predispositions to Cancer, COVID-19 Adds ‘A Second Helping of Stress,’, April 03, 2020, CURE
What the Coronavirus Outbreak Means for People with Weakened Immune Systems, March 31, 2020, NPR
DNA Tests Grow More Vital in Hereditary Breast Cancer Treatments. They Also Raise Unanswerable Questions, March 15, 2020, The Washington Post
Utilizing the Patient Perspective as a Patient Advocate, March 13, 2020, CURE
Genetic Mutations in Men, February 21, 2020, CURE
Talking About Direct-To-Consumer Genetic Testing, February 19, 2020, CURE
Understanding Prevention For Hereditary Cancer, February 10, 2020, CURE
Is the New Medicare NGS Payment Policy Really a Win for Patients, February 05, 2020, LabPulse
BRCA: Who Should Be Tested?, February 04, 2020, Cancer Today
CMS Agrees to Cover NGS for Medicare Patients with Breast, Ovarian, Other Cancers, January 27, 2020, AJMC
How Genetic Testing Saved One Woman’s Life, December 06, 2019, CURE Today
Relentless Female CEO Creates a Company That’s Solving Your Number One Hair Problem, November 13, 2019, FOX Business
Testing for Honesty, October 23, 2019, Cure Today
These 14 Women Are Grateful For Their BRCA Diagnosis – Here’s Why, October 23, 2019, The Healthy
Health & Wellness: Knowing Your Risks, October 09, 2019, Anchorage Press
Knowing Your Risk Could Save Your Life, September 25, 2019, Tampa Bay Newspapers
The Impact of Germline Testing for Hereditary Cancer Postdiagnosis, August 15, 2019, AJMC
For Wasserman Schultz and Brooks, Reauthorizing Breast Cancer Purely Bipartisan, August 01, 2019, News Talk Florida
Sue Friedman Outlines Misconceptions Regarding Genetic Testing in Cancer, July 24, 2019, AJMC
What Patients Should Know About Genetic Testing and Hereditary Cancer Risk, July 15, 2019, CURE
This Leader’s Breast Cancer Diagnosis Transformed Her Agency’s Culture, July 07, 2019, Forbes
Sue Friedman on Targeted Therapies and Knowing Family History of Cancer, June 13, 2019, American Journal of Managed Care
16 Things Doctors Wish You Knew About Breast Cancer Genetic Testing, June 13, 2019, Reader’s Digest
Out of the Blue’ Diagnosis Linked to a Family History of Cancer Now Empowers Others, June 12, 2019, CURE
Peeking at Your Genes Can Raise Red Flags for Life Insurers, May 15, 2019, Bloomberg Law
Anti-vaccine Hype is a Threat to People With Cancer, May 13, 2019, CURE
How Do You Know What Treatment is Right For You or Your Patients, May 01, 2019, AAMC News
Managing the Emotional Aspects of Breast Reconstruction, April 24, 2019, Health News Digest
CMS to Revisit National Coverage Determination on NGS Tumor Testing, March 27, 2019, Genome Web
Read Between the Lines, February 15, 2019, CURE Today
At-Home Genetic Testing: Dispelling Fact vs Fiction, February 14, 2019, CURE Today
Unraveling Breast Cancer Risk, February 14, 2019, Knowable Magazine
Labs, Advocacy Groups Push Back on Medicare Policy Shift on NGS Testing for Hereditary Cancer Risk, January 22, 2019, Genome Web
Alert: Cancer Genetic Testing Should Be Performed in the Health Care Setting, January 22, 2019, CURE Today
Born With the Breast Cancer Gene, two Huntington Woods Women Share Survivor Stories, October 25, 2018, The Jewish News
Breast Cancer Survivor Works to Let Others Know of Hereditary Risk, October 24, 2018, Fox 2 Detroit
“It Wasn’t a Question of If I Got Breast Cancer, But When”: Kansas Woman Undergoes Double Mastectomy, October 24, 2018, KSN Kansas
Managing Lymphedema: Education is the Best Treatment, October 21, 2018, CURE Today
Using Humor to Heal, October 21, 2018, CURE Today
How to Have the Sex Talk During and After Cancer, October 21, 2018, CURE Today
It’s All in the Family: Discussing Cancer Risk with Extended Family Members, October 21, 2018, CURE Today
Clinical Trial Participation is Key for Hereditary Cancer Research Advancement, October 21, 2018, CURE Today
Movement, Moderation and Mindfulness: Being Proactive About Diet and Exercise, October 21, 2018, CURE Today
Men with Genetic Mutation: What You Need to Know, October 21, 2018, CURE Today
One Previvor’s Journey With a BRCA Mutation, October 21, 2018, CURE Today
Lenexa Woman Removes Breasts to Prevent Cancer, October 12, 2018, KSHB TV
Buscan Concientizar Sobre el Cancer De Mama, October 10, 2018, Telemundo
Metro Detroit Moms Share Message For National Hereditary Breast & Ovarian Cancer Week, October 01, 2018, ABC News
Capitol Music Group Ups Jacqueline Saturn to President of Caroline, September 04, 2018, Variety
Addressing the Needs of Previvors Struggling to Access Screening and Recommended Interventions, September 01, 2018, The Oncology Nurse
I Did a Random DNA Test to Learn About My Ancestry. Then I Found Out I Was BRCA Positive, July 31, 2018, Bustle
When Cancer Clusters, Create a Medical Family Tree, July 28, 2018, CURE Magazine
Novartis Announces Funding For Patient Advocacy Initiatives to Support and Empower Metastatic Breast Cancer Community, June 27, 2018, BioSpace
23andMe’s Test for a Breast Cancer Gene Can Reveal Life-Changing Information, But Can Also Lead Down and Expensive and Complicated Path, June 24, 2018, CNBC
Not Quite Healthy, Not Quite Sick, Women at Risk of Cancer Can ‘Fall Through the Medical Cracks,’, April 08, 2018, LA Times
FDA Approves Rubraca for Maintenance Ovarian Cancer Treatment, April 06, 2018, CURE Magazine
Genetic Testing: Do You Really Want to Know?, March 27, 2018, WebMD
Four Individuals Named Ovarian Cancer Heroes at Inaugural Event, March 24, 2018, CURE Magazine
CURE Media Group Announces the 2018 Ovarian Cancer Heroes, March 23, 2018, Business Wire
Right-To-Try Bill Moves Forward, March 22, 2018, Cure Today
Behind the Hype: Navigating Cancer News, February 09, 2018, CBS News New York
Jammin For Cancer Prevention, February 07, 2018, Daily North Shore
Minnetonka Woman Shares Her Experience With Cutting-Edge Cancer Treatment, February 01, 2018, Lake Minnetonka Magazine
Coping With Breast Cancer Genetic Testing Results, January 19, 2018, CURE Today
Fairbanksan Jeff Cook Continues His Fight Against Cancer, January 15, 2018, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
LYNPARZA ® (Olaparib) Approved by US FDA in Germline BRCA-Mutated Metastatic Breast Cancer, January 12, 2018, AstraZeneca
Third Indication Approved to Receive Olaparib, January 08, 2018, Rare Disease Report
Collaborative Global Study Casts New Light on Breast Cancer’s Genetic Roots; Will Soon Provide Anatomic Pathologists and Clinical Laboratories with New Tools to Diagnose and Treat Cancer, January 05, 2018, Dark Daily
Debbie Wasserman Schultz Gets Proposal Reauthorizing Breast Cancer Program Over the Finish LIne, ,
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