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Hereditary Cancer and Genetic Testing

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Hereditary Cancer

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.

What is Genetic Testing?

Explore information about genetic testing for an inherited mutation, the benefits and limitations of genetic testing and the type of results you might receive.

How to Get Genetic Testing

Review expert guidelines regarding who should consider genetic testing, how to find a genetics expert and how to move forward with testing.

Hereditary Cancer Genes and Risk

Read about different genes that are linked to hereditary cancer and the risks associated with inherited mutations in these genes.

After Testing, Now What?

Learn how to make medical decisions and assemble your health care team once you receive your genetic test results.

Sharing with Family

Discover steps that will help you prepare to communicate your family medical history or genetic test results with relatives.

Risk Management and Treatment

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Screening and Risk Reduction

Review national guidelines for cancer screening and prevention; this information is listed by gene mutation and by cancer type.

Cancer Treatment

Read about cancer treatment options listed by gene mutation, type of cancer and type of treatment.

Reconstruction or Going Flat

Understand options for having breast reconstruction or not after mastectomy.

Menopause

Learn about symptoms and options for managing early menopause caused by cancer treatment or preventive surgery.

Wellbeing and Survivorship

Discover how cancer treatment and prevention affects long-term health, quality of life and emotional well-being; explore options for addressing these issues.

Fertility and Family Planning

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

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Why Enroll in Research?

Learn why you should consider enrolling in a research study and your rights and protections as a research participant.

How to Find Studies

These tips and resources will help you locate clinical trials and studies enrolling people like you.

Search and Enroll

Ready to enroll? Our tools will help match you to hereditary cancer detection, prevention and treatment studies.

Help Shape Research

FORCE trains patients who are new to science to use their personal experiences to help guide hereditary cancer research.

Research Collaborations

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

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Laws and Protections

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.

Public Policy Priorities

See what legislative and regulatory policy issues FORCE is actively engaged in, representing the unique needs of people and families affected by hereditary cancer.

Advocacy Archive

Read about the public policy initiatives that FORCE undertook in the past, ensuring that the voice of the hereditary cancer community was heard.

Support

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Personalized Guidance

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.

Support Meetings and Events

Attend support meetings or learn from experts at webinars and conferences. You can ask questions, share your story or just listen.

Message Boards

Our message boards are available 24/7 and are the easiest way to reach out to others who are facing hereditary cancer.

Private Facebook Group

In this group, you can connect with others who are affected by hereditary cancer. Let’s unite and support each other.

Helpline

Peer volunteers return calls within 48 hours and provide nonjudgmental support and resources in English and Spanish. A Genetic Counselor helpline is also available.

Find Healthcare Providers

Locate medical experts who are knowledgeable in cancer genetics.

Insurance and Paying for Care

Find information on insurance coverage and financial assistance for genetic services, risk management and cancer treatment.

Volunteer

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

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Behind the Headlines (XRAY)

Our XRAY program takes you behind the headlines to bring you reliable information about cancer research-related news and information.

Conference

Joining FORCEs Against Hereditary Cancer is a virtual conference designed to empower individuals and families facing hereditary cancer.

Webinars

Our live and on demand webinars feature presentations by experts on topics of interest and importance to our community.

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Our blogs feature personal perspectives and deep dives into topics of interest to the hereditary cancer community.

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Order or download our educational materials.

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Find definitions for commonly used terms.

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My Dad’s Cancer Diagnosis Made Me a Previvor at the Age of 22

August 24, 2020

My Dad’s Cancer Diagnosis Made Me a Previvor at the Age of 22

Posted in: Stories
Tags: BRCA, Pancreatic Cancer, Men With Mutations, Support, Family Story

The Importance of Talking About Family Medical History: The Discussion That Led to My ATM and PALB2 Diagnosis

August 24, 2020

The Importance of Talking About Family Medical History: The Discussion That Led to My ATM and PALB2 Diagnosis

Posted in: Stories
Tags: Breast Cancer, PALB2, ATM, Colorectal Cancer, Family Story, Family Tree

My Ashkenazi Jewish Heritage Increased My Risk for the BRCA2 Mutation That Led to My Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis

August 24, 2020

My Ashkenazi Jewish Heritage Increased My Risk for the BRCA2 Mutation That Led to My Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis

Posted in: Stories
Tags: BRCA2, Ovarian, Jewish, Family Story, Family Tree, Ashkenazi

I Am a CHEK2 Previvor

August 24, 2020

I Am a CHEK2 Previvor

Posted in: Stories
Tags: Previvor, CHEK2

Love, Life and Lynch Syndrome

August 24, 2020

Love, Life and Lynch Syndrome

Posted in: Stories
Tags: Lynch Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, Endometrial Cancer

Male Breast Cancer and a CHEK2 Mutation

August 24, 2020

Male Breast Cancer and a CHEK2 Mutation

Posted in: Stories
Tags: Hereditary Cancer, Genetic Testing, Male Breast Cancer, CHEK2

A PALB2 Gene has Taken a Terrible Toll on my Family

August 01, 2020

A PALB2 Gene has Taken a Terrible Toll on my Family

Posted in: Stories
Tags: Hereditary Cancer, Breast Cancer, Genetic Testing, Previvor, PALB2

Improving Lives through Education—By Way of Science Writing

July 29, 2020

Improving Lives through Education—By Way of Science Writing

Posted in: XRAY
Tags: Hereditary Cancer, Research

Advocacy Through Writing and Research

July 09, 2020

Advocacy Through Writing and Research

Posted in: Research
Tags: Hereditary Cancer, Hereditary Cancer Research, Research Advocacy, Research Studies

How to Prepare for a Mastectomy Amid COVID and Other Life Events

July 08, 2020

How to Prepare for a Mastectomy Amid COVID and Other Life Events

Posted in: COVID19, Cancer Treatment
Tags: Hereditary Cancer, Previvor, Reconstruction Or Going Flat, Mastectomy, COVID19

Breast and Endometrial Cancer Leads to a Lynch Syndrome Diagnosis

July 04, 2020

Breast and Endometrial Cancer Leads to a Lynch Syndrome Diagnosis

Posted in: Stories
Tags: Hereditary Cancer, Genetic Counseling, Genetic Testing, Lynch Syndrome, Endometrial Cancer

Volunteer Spotlight - Laurie Spiegel

July 01, 2020

Volunteer Spotlight - Laurie Spiegel

Posted in: Volunteer Spotlight
Tags: FORCE, Volunteer

I am a PALB2 Previvor

May 22, 2020

I am a PALB2 Previvor

Posted in: Stories
Tags: Hereditary Cancer, Genetic Testing, PALB2

Clinical Trials are Essential for Improving Healthcare

May 21, 2020

Clinical Trials are Essential for Improving Healthcare

Posted in: Research, XRAY
Tags: Hereditary Cancer, Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, HBOC, Clinical Trials, Cancer Research, Research

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