Read about different genes that are linked to hereditary cancer, their associated risks and guidelines for screening, preventing and treating cancers in people with inherited mutations in these genes.
General information for people with inherited mutations
Both men and women can carry a mutation in the gene.
People with an inherited mutation in have increased risk for certain cancers. See our Cancer Risk section for more information. There are guidelines for screening and prevention for certain cancers in people with an mutation. See our Risk Management section for more information about screening options in people with mutations.
People with an mutation who have been diagnosed with cancer may qualify for specific treatments or clinical trials. Visit our Cancer Treatment section for more information about treatment clinical trials for people with an mutation.
A rare and serious childhood disease called Ataxia-Telangiesctasia (AT) can occur in children who inherit an mutation from both their mother and their father. See our Other Considerations section for more information about this disease.
The name stands for "Ataxia-Telangiesctasia Mutated." The gene is located on chromosome 11. helps to control cell growth and repair damaged .
find-support
FORCE offers many peer support programs for people with inherited mutations.
- Our Message Boards allow people to connect with others who share their situation. Once you register, you can post on the Diagnosed With Cancer board to connect with other people who have been diagnosed.
- Our Peer Navigation Program will match you with a volunteer who shares your mutation and situation.
- Our moderated, private Facebook group allows you to connect with other community members 24/7.
- Check out our virtual and in-person support meeting calendar.
- Join one of our Zoom community group meeting:
- Caregivers
- LGBTQIA
- Men
- Meetings in American Sign Language
- Meetings in Spanish
- People of Color
- Previvors
- Young Previvors
- Survivors
- Young Survivors
updated: 03/12/2022
related-resources
The following resources focus on mutations.
- FORCE resources:
- Information: gene mutations
- Blog: Living Life to its Fullest with an Mutation in a Coronavirus Pandemic
- Blog: The Importance of Talking About Family Medical History: The Discussion That Led to My and Diagnosis
- Blog: Expanded Panel Testing Uncovered My Mutation
- Blog category:
- XRAY category:
- Video: Meet Two Members of FORCE's Community
- Video: Cancer Risks, Screening & Prevention for People w/ , , & Other Genes
updated: 03/16/2022