FORCE improves the lives of the millions of individuals and families facing hereditary breast, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate, colorectal and endometrial cancers. Our community includes people with a BRCA, ATM, PALB2, CHEK2, PTEN or other inherited gene mutation and those diagnosed with Lynch syndrome. We accomplish this through our education, support, advocacy and research efforts.
We are dedicated to providing up-to-date, expert-reviewed information and resources that help people make informed medical decisions. Our strong, supportive community of peers and professionals ensures no one must face hereditary cancer alone. FORCE serves as a champion, unifying the community and advocating for awareness, access to care, and better treatment and prevention options.
For Those with Predispositions to Cancer, COVID-19 Adds 'A Second Helping of Stress'
April 3rd 2020Patient advocacy group Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered addressed individuals with hereditary cancer syndromes to offer suggestions for decreasing anxiety and fear during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Alert: Cancer Genetic Testing Should Be Performed in the Health Care Setting
January 22nd 2019There is a flood of information available about genetic tests for cancer risk in the media, and even at community events, such as health fairs and senior centers. If these promotions have caught your attention and you are considering testing, there is important information that you should know first.
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