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![Preventative Surgeries at Age 32 Because of My BRCA1 Gene Mutation](/uploads/blog/2023/02/Erica-Clem-Pic-219x329.jpg)
February 13, 2023
Preventative Surgeries at Age 32 Because of My BRCA1 Gene Mutation
Posted in:
Stories
Tags:
Breast Cancer ,
Ovarian Cancer ,
Genetic Counseling ,
Genetic Testing ,
Prophylactic Mastectomy ,
BRCA1 ,
Risk-reducing Salpingo-oophorectomy ,
Mental Health ,
Coping With Risk
![Learning about My Mother’s PALB2 Mutation was a Gift to Our Family](/uploads/blog/2023/01/Kristina-Smith-PALB2-Previvor.familyimage-2-500x293.jpg)
January 13, 2023
Learning about My Mother’s PALB2 Mutation was a Gift to Our Family
Posted in:
Genetic Testing ,
FORCE And FORCE Impact ,
Emotional Health And Well Being
Tags:
Hereditary Cancer ,
Breast Cancer ,
Genetic Counseling ,
Genetic Testing ,
PALB2 ,
FORCE ,
Coping With Risk
![Volunteer Spotlight - Mary Beth, Eva and Daryl](/uploads/blog/2022/12/VS-500x229.jpg)
December 30, 2022
Volunteer Spotlight - Mary Beth, Eva and Daryl
Posted in:
Volunteer Spotlight
Tags:
FORCE ,
Volunteer
![Chemotherapy Skin Care and Preventing Skin Infections](/uploads/blog/2022/11/Capture-500x301.jpg)
November 17, 2022
Chemotherapy Skin Care and Preventing Skin Infections
Posted in:
Health And Fitness ,
Cancer Treatment
Tags:
Hereditary Cancer ,
Chemotherapy ,
Skin Care
![FORCE is Grateful for the Genetic Counselors Who Volunteer for Us](/uploads/blog/2022/11/blog.gc_.image_-500x247.png)
November 10, 2022
FORCE is Grateful for the Genetic Counselors Who Volunteer for Us
Posted in:
Supporting FORCE ,
Genetic Testing
Tags:
Genetic Counseling ,
Genetic Testing
![Education has Prepared Me to be a Better Advocate](/uploads/blog/2022/10/nbcc-500x281.jpg)
November 02, 2022
Education has Prepared Me to be a Better Advocate
Posted in:
FORCE And FORCE Impact
Tags:
Breast Cancer ,
Research Advocacy
![Lynch Syndrome, an ATM Mutation and Issues of Gender Identity and Fertility Access](/uploads/blog/2022/10/Scarlet-Shiloh-Lynch-ATM-Pic-403x329.jpg)
November 01, 2022
Lynch Syndrome, an ATM Mutation and Issues of Gender Identity and Fertility Access
Posted in:
Health Equity And Disparities ,
Stories ,
Fertility And Parenting ,
Previvor ,
Diversity And Inclusion
Tags:
Hereditary Cancer ,
ATM ,
Lynch Syndrome ,
Health Disparities ,
Health Equity ,
Mental Health
![Volunteer Spotlight – Stephanie Heisser and Pam Hennen](/uploads/blog/2022/10/456456456-500x243.jpg)
October 25, 2022
Volunteer Spotlight – Stephanie Heisser and Pam Hennen
Posted in:
Volunteer Spotlight
Tags:
Volunteer
![Why I Chose Preventive Mastectomy](/uploads/blog/2022/10/4444-444x329.jpg)
October 03, 2022
Why I Chose Preventive Mastectomy
Posted in:
Stories ,
Previvor
Tags:
Prophylactic Mastectomy ,
BRCA2 ,
Previvor ,
Decision Making
![The Role of Spirituality in Cancer Care: A Framework for Providers](/uploads/blog/2022/09/Laura_Lamps_Invest-4-copy-494x329.jpg)
September 29, 2022
The Role of Spirituality in Cancer Care: A Framework for Providers
Posted in:
XRAY ,
Emotional Health And Well Being ,
Quality Of Life ,
Hereditary Cancer - General
Tags:
Mental Health ,
Xray ,
Health
![Getting Past the Shock of a Previvor Diagnosis and Making a Plan](/uploads/blog/2022/09/gbfgfdgfd-500x315.jpg)
September 21, 2022
Getting Past the Shock of a Previvor Diagnosis and Making a Plan
Posted in:
Stories ,
Previvor
Tags:
BRCA2 ,
Previvor ,
Medical Decisions
![National Hereditary Cancer Week 2022](/uploads/blog/2022/08/NHCW-Image-481x329.png)
September 15, 2022
National Hereditary Cancer Week 2022
Posted in:
FORCE And FORCE Impact ,
Hereditary Cancer - General
Tags:
Previvor ,
National Hereditary Cancer Week
![Living with Hereditary Cancer Risk: FORCE Takes Another Step Forward for the Hereditary Cancer Community](/uploads/blog/2022/08/book.banner1-500x250.png)
![From Generation to Generation](/uploads/blog/2022/09/gdfghfd-443x329.jpg)
September 13, 2022
From Generation to Generation
Posted in:
Books And Movies
Tags:
BRCA ,
Hereditary Cancer