September 2019 Dear Voornaam, Join us at an upcoming get-together to network with others. It's a great opportunity to ask questions or just listen in a safe, supportive environment. Feel free to bring a friend. Click on the closest city to you (on the left) for details to RSVP or to say hello to your local volunteers. You are not alone. If you would like to receive a personalized guide filled with expert-reviewed resources and to talk with a peer who shares a similar experience as you, please sign up for Peer Navigation. Hope to see you soon! HBOC Week and Previvor Day 2019 During National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week (September 29 – October 5) and on National Previvor Day (October 2), we recognize and honor those who have been affected by hereditary breast, ovarian and related cancers. We raise awareness so others can have the life-saving information they need to make informed medical decisions. Knowledge is power! We hope you will join us later this month as we recognize these days. Recognize National HBOC Week Save the Date: Joining FORCEs Conference 2020 Knowledge is Power! Join us and our conference partner, the Basser Center for BRCA, in Philadelphia from June 18-20, 2020. Choose from dozens of sessions conducted by leading experts on hereditary breast, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate and related cancers, enjoy opportunities to network and meet the researchers and organizations working to support our community. Watch our monthly updates for registration and session information. For More Information New Pancreatic Cancer, Metastatic Prostate Cancer and Metastatic Breast Cancer Portals If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, metastatic prostate cancer or metastatic breast cancer, visit our three new portals with links to information, research, support and resources and more. Learn the role that genetics can play in these cancers, treatment options and opportunities to participate in clinical trials. Visit Our Pancreatic Cancer Portal, Metastatic Prostate Cancer Portal or Metastatic Breast Cancer Portal Impacts of Germline Testing After Cancer Diagnosis What are the impacts of germline testing for hereditary cancer after diagnosis? To find out, read the recent article by FORCE staff Kelly Owens, Lisa Schlager and Piri Welcsh published in Evidence-Based Oncology®. Read the Article |