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Covers topics of interest that affect people with BRCA mutations. Articles are written by Sue Friedman, Executve Director of FORCE.
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Thoughts from FORCE · 2W ago

The Lights of May

We were late.  The last hint of twilight faded and although we were close to home, I was nervous.  It was already 9:30, way past Beau’s bedtime, and instead of being snug in bed we were still two blocks from home. By that time I was almost running, hurrying my son when he stopped. “Mommy, [...]
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Thoughts from FORCE · 3W ago

13 Reasons to Attend the Joining FORCEs Against Hereditary Cancer Conference

Registration is now open for our 7th annual Joining FORCEs Against Hereditary Cancer conference. The excitement is building as planning progresses for this amazing and unique event. As Course Director, I think the conference is incredible; as a participant, this is the conference that I personally e
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Thoughts from FORCE · 4W ago

13 Tips for Incorporating Fitness into Your Life

I am not someone who is drawn to exercise. In my teens, I avoided exercise and didn’t take care of my body. And yet, at age 49 I find myself in the best physical shape of my life because I have learned to incorporate exercise into my routine. I have read many studies demonstrating the [...]
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Thoughts from FORCE · 1M ago

Overall Health: Addressing the Big Picture

For those with an inherited predisposition, cancer remains a serious and pervasive threat. But as scientists learn more about hereditary cancer, we have greater opportunities to apply research to live longer and better.  As a community we must continue to press for more research to understand the lo
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Thoughts from FORCE · 2M ago

Guest Blogger: Knowledge IS Power

Guest blogger and Phoenix Outreach Coordinator, Lisa Edwards shares her story and thoughts on why she feels supporting FORCE is so important. I grew up watching my grandmother, two aunts and mother battle breast cancer, each of them having it more than once.  As a young adult, I knew that I needed t
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Thoughts from FORCE · 2M ago

Why Shouldn’t We Have It All?

As a 15-year breast cancer survivor, I remind myself daily of my good fortune and blessings. Of course, I feel fortunate to be a long-term survivor, especially when I consider that my cancer initially recurred nine months after treatment. I made it through chemotherapy and radiation without any seri
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Thoughts from FORCE · 2M ago

13 Important Facts About Our Hereditary Cancer Research Fund

How many times have you been asked for YOUR INPUT on which types of research should be supported? As an important stakeholder in cancer research, it is your right to help guide the direction of research. Please help us advance hereditary cancer research by: reading the 13 facts listed below about ou
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Thoughts from FORCE · 3M ago

Exclusive gene patent on BRCA: Adding burden to an already overburdened community

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is gathering information on the impact of gene patenting on genetic diagnostic in order to prepare a report to Congress under the America Invents Act. The USPTO is soliciting public commentary on this important issue by organizing public hearings
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Thoughts from FORCE · 3M ago

13 Reasons to Read and Share “Confronting Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer”

As many of you know, this week marked the official release of our book Confronting Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer by Johns Hopkins University Press. Dr. Rebecca Sutphen, Kathy Steligo and I collaborated over two years to create the very best comprehensive single resource for the high-risk comm
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Thoughts from FORCE · 3M ago

We Need Your Help Now! An urgent update on incredibly important research for women at high risk of ovarian cancer

If you were one of the high-risk women who participated in the large GOG-199 research study, thank you for helping advance critical research that will lead to better health outcomes for our community. Your continued participation in a related study, which is easy and involves only a simple annual qu
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