If you are a man or woman with Lynch syndrome or an inherited mutation in BRCA1, BRCA2, ATM, CHEK2, PALB or another gene linked to hereditary cancer, this page has links to information, research and resources for you.
We've compiled expert-reviewed resources to help you make informed decisions about your care. Click on each topic below to learn more. If you need additional guidance, please sign up for our Peer Navigation Program. You are not alone.
Cancer screening and risk reduction overview
Cancer risks and guidelines for your gene mutation
Video: Cancer Risks, Screening and Prevention for People with BRCA1 or BRCA2 Mutations
Video: Cancer Risks, Screening and Prevention for People with ATM, CHEK2, PALB2 and Other Genes
Video: Cancer Risks, Screening and Prevention for People with Lynch Syndrome
Cancer screening and risk reduction overview
Gene mutations linked to different types of cancer
Risk management guidelines for different types of cancer
Video: Colorectal Cancer Screening and Prevention in High-Risk Individuals
Video: What's New in Gynecologic Cancer Screening and Prevention?
Video: What's New in Pancreatic Cancer Screening and Prevention?
Cancer treatment and fertility preservation
Assisted reproductive technology (ART)
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD)
Paying for fertility care & assisted reproductive technology
Video: Fertility and Parenting Issues for Survivors and Previvors
Video: Exploring Your Family Planning Options Through Assisted Reproduction
Collecting and sharing health information
Sharing genetic test results with adult relatives
Brochure: The Genes Between Us
Worksheet: Sharing Information with Family
Sharing information with children
Video: Sharing Information with Children
Portal: Family History and Genealogy
Booklet: Talking about BRCA in your family tree
CDC: Talking About Your Family History of Cancer | Bring Your Brave
CDC: Let's Talk: Sharing Info About Your Family Cancer Risk (kognito.com)
Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)
GINA protections against health insurance discrimination
GINA protections against discrimination in employment & wellness programs
Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Video: Navigating Insurance Challenges When You Have a Hereditary Genetic Mutation
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