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FORCE:Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered - Overview
FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
FORCE is an international nonprofit
organization devoted to individuals and
families affected by hereditary breast
and ovarian cancer.
FORCE is the only organization of its kind. Each year FORCE reaches thousands of people with life-saving information and support.
FORCE
FORCE
For many people, FORCE is the only way to connect with others who are facing hereditary cancer risk.
Our Mission
To improve the lives of individuals and families affected by hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.
Our Mission
FORCE’s mission extends beyond support—we provide up-to-date information about research, risk management and treatment options
www.FacingOurRisk.org
Receives over 1.5 million hits-per-month, and over 50,000 sessions-per-month
Our Website
Hereditary cancer and cancer geneticsAssessing your risk and genetic counselingFamily historyGenetic testing
FORCE Website:Information on Hereditary Cancer
•Breast and ovarian cancer risks•Other cancer risks•Chemoprevention•Surveillance •Risk-reducing surgery •Reconstruction•Surgical menopause
FORCE Website: Information on Cancer Risk Management
Finding specialists in cancer geneticsFinding gynecologic-oncologistsSpecial clinics devoted to high-risk womenClinical trials enrolling high-risk and BRCA patientsInsurance coverage for genetic testingFinancial help for genetic testing and health careGenetic information and discrimination
FORCE WebsiteInformation on Finding Health Care
The only website with separate sections on hereditary cancer devoted to pre-vivors, breast cancer survivors, and ovarian cancer survivors.
FORCE Website
Information on the latest policy and advocacy issues affecting our community
FORCE Website
Providing peer support for thousands of people and families affected by hereditary breast and ovarian cancer
Over 100,000 postings. Largest data-base of personal experiences from people with BRCA mutations or family history of hereditary cancer
FORCE Website
Message Boards
Quarterly Newsletter
Circulation of over 7000 copies per issue
Topics: Latest research on hereditary cancerNew resources for the high-risk communityClinical trials enrolling high-risk womenTargeted therapy for BRCA cancersCancer prevention optionsExercise and cancer preventionReconstruction optionsAccess to genetic testing in underserved populationsPersonal accounts sharing stories of hope and support
Newsletter: Joining FORCEs
866-824-RISK(866-824-7475)
FORCE Toll Free Helpline
Established as collaboration with University of Pennsylvania, Abramson Cancer Center
Reaching hundreds of callers yearly with peer support, resources, and information
The only help-line of it’s kind, for people concerned about hereditary breast and ovarian cancer and cancer risk
FORCE Helpline
Joining FORCEs Conference on Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer: www.facingourrisk.org/conference
Established as collaboration with H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Patient-focused conference with topics of interest to our community
2006 conference attracted 250 attendees from 5 countries and 28 states
Conference: Joining FORCEs
May 18-19, 2007Open to 400 attendees
www.facingourrisk.org/conference
TOPICSModifiers of riskCancer early detection optionsNew treatment for BRCA cancersCancer prevention optionsCoping with riskDiet and lifestyleRelaxationManaging menopauseReconstruction optionsFertility and adoptions
Free webcast of 2006 conference available on-linewww.facingourrisk.org/webcast
Joining FORCEs Conference – 2006
Available free to health-care providers, facilities, and people concerned about their risk for cancer
FORCE Brochures
•Genetic Information, Privacy and Discrimination” developed as a collaboration with the National Society of Genetic Counselors. only national brochure on genetic information and discrimination
•Over 100,000 brochures have already been distributed throughout the United States and Canada
An event to raise awareness of the link between hereditary breast and ovarian cancer
In 2006, events were held in Boston, Tampa, and in Ft. Lauderdale (Ft. Lauderdale event was a collaboration with the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition).
Passing of the Torch
Information available on-line at:www.facingourrisk.org/torch
Passing of the Torch
•Spanish-language booklet and website
•Articles to highlight the importance of genetic counseling in conjunction with genetic testing (collaboration with the National Society of Genetic Counselors)
•Looking Back, Living Forward Program to promote sharing of family stories and family medical information
Developing Programs