Our blog features educational information and personal perspectives relevant to the hereditary cancer community.
Hereditary Cancer and Genetic Testing
Learn about gene changes called mutations, how inherited mutations can lead to cancer, what types of cancer may be hereditary and how parents can pass gene mutations to their children.
Explore information about genetic testing for an inherited mutation, the benefits and limitations of genetic testing and the type of results you might receive.
Review expert guidelines regarding who should consider genetic testing, how to find a genetics expert and how to move forward with testing.
Read about different genes that are linked to hereditary cancer and the risks associated with inherited mutations in these genes.
Learn how to make medical decisions and assemble your health care team once you receive your genetic test results.
Discover steps that will help you prepare to communicate your family medical history or genetic test results with relatives.
Risk Management and Treatment
Review national guidelines for cancer screening and prevention; this information is listed by gene mutation and by cancer type.
Read about cancer treatment options listed by gene mutation, type of cancer and type of treatment.
Understand options for having breast reconstruction or not after mastectomy.
Learn about symptoms and options for managing early menopause caused by cancer treatment or preventive surgery.
Discover how cancer treatment and prevention affects long-term health, quality of life and emotional well-being; explore options for addressing these issues.
Understand the effects of cancer treatment and prevention on fertility and family planning, how pregnancy impacts hereditary cancer risk and options for assisted reproduction.
Research and Clinical Trials
Learn why you should consider enrolling in a research study and your rights and protections as a research participant.
These tips and resources will help you locate clinical trials and studies enrolling people like you.
Ready to enroll? Our tools will help match you to hereditary cancer detection, prevention and treatment studies.
FORCE trains patients who are new to science to use their personal experiences to help guide hereditary cancer research.
Learn about ongoing studies, and the role that FORCE, our research advocates, and our partners have played in shaping the research.
Privacy, Policy and Legal Issues
Learn about key laws and legal protections that impact people with, or at increased risk of, hereditary cancer; and, how to file a grievance or complaint.
See what legislative and regulatory policy issues FORCE is actively engaged in, representing the unique needs of people and families affected by hereditary cancer.
Read about the public policy initiatives that FORCE undertook in the past, ensuring that the voice of the hereditary cancer community was heard.
Support
Get matched with a Peer Navigator volunteer who shares a similar experience as you for confidential 1:1 phone/email support and receive a free expert-reviewed resource guide.
FORCE has volunteers throughout the United States and in Essex, United Kingdom who are available to offer support and share resources.
Attend support meetings or learn from experts at webinars and conferences. You can ask questions, share your story or just listen.
Our message boards are available 24/7 and are the easiest way to reach out to others who are facing hereditary cancer.
Peer volunteers return calls within 48 hours and provide nonjudgmental support and resources in English and Spanish. A Genetic Counselor helpline is also available.
Locate medical experts who are knowledgeable in cancer genetics.
Find information on insurance coverage and financial assistance for genetic services, risk management and cancer treatment.
FORCE has opportunities for people of our community to get involved in significant ways to raise awareness, provide support or help promote research of hereditary cancer.
Education
Our XRAY program takes you behind the headlines to bring you reliable information about cancer research-related news and information.
Our live and on demand webinars feature presentations by experts on topics of interest and importance to our community.
Our blogs feature personal perspectives and deep dives into topics of interest to the hereditary cancer community.
Order or download our educational materials.
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