Overview
Find information on insurance coverage and financial assistance for genetic services, risk management and cancer treatment.Medications to reduce your risk of cancer
Risk-reducing medication, also known as chemoprevention, may be recommended for some people at increased risk of certain cancers including, but not limited to:
- breast cancer
- ovarian cancer
- endometrial/uterine cancer
See the Risk Management Guidelines for guidance as recommendations vary for different hereditary mutations.
Open Clinical Trials
- Visit the FORCE Research Study Search tool for information on hereditary cancer prevention and early detection research studies.
Related Resources
- Cancer.net (hosted by the American Society of Clinical Oncology) has a webpage and podcast explaining chemoprevention.
- If your insurance company denies coverage of recommended treatment, visit the Health Insurance Appeals section of our website for guidance and resources.
- Mayo Clinic provides a good overview of medicines that reduce breast cancer risk.
- Patient Advocate Foundation provides case managers who help identify financial assistance programs and resources for those facing challenges.