AtmosphereThe Joining FORCEs Conference is an international program which offers general sessions and workshops on topics of interest to any individual or family with a BRCA mutation or hereditary breast and ovarian cancer and to health care providers who serve this community. The conference covers a wide range of topics which encompass all aspects of the hereditary cancer experience.
Attendees of the Joining FORCEs conference include:
The 2008 Joining FORCEs conference is a collaboration between FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, and the University of South Florida.
FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
FORCE is the only international nonprofit organization devoted to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Our mission includes providing up-to-date information, resources, peer support, and advocacy, raising awareness, and promoting research specific to hereditary cancer.
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Located in Tampa, Florida on the University of South Florida campus, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute is the only Florida-based cancer center with the NCI designation as a Comprehensive Cancer Center for its excellence in research and contributions to clinical trials, prevention and cancer control. Moffitt currently has 16 affiliates in Florida, one in Georgia and two in Puerto Rico. Additionally, Moffitt is a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, a prestigious alliance of the country’s leading cancer centers, and is listed in U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s Best Hospitals for cancer. Moffitt’s sole mission is to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.
University of South Florida
The University of South Florida is one of the nation’s top 63 public research universities as designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. USF received more than $310 million in research contracts and grants last year, and it is ranked by the National Science Foundation as one of two of the nation’s fastest growing universities in terms of federal research and development expenditures. The university has a $1.6 billion annual budget and serves 44,038 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota/Manatee and Lakeland. USF is a member of the Big East Athletic Conference.
Joining FORCEs 2007
FORCE's second annual symposium on hereditary breast and ovarian cancer was held May 18-19, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency in Tampa, Florida. We welcomed 370 attendees from 36 states, seven countries, and four continents. All attendess were people concerned about hereditary cancer: cancer survivors, high-risk individuals, those with a BRCA mutation or family history of cancer, and health care providers who treat high-risk patients.
The 2007 conference was a collaborative effort of FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered, the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, and the University of South Florida.
Joining FORCEs 2006
FORCE's first annual symposium on hereditary breast and ovarian cancer was held February 10-11, 2006 at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute in Tampa, Florida. More than 200 people from 28 states, 5 countries and 3 continents attended our conference on hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.
The conference objective was to provide a balanced mix of information, networking, support, and fun. With this event, we made history—the first national conference devoted to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.
Our stellar cast of speakers included respected physicians, international researchers, and women who graciously shared experiences and insights about living with hereditary cancer or high-risk status.
Feedback after the conference was positive: 92 percent of respondents rated it “outstanding” or “excellent;” 100 percent of respondents felt the conference met or exceeded their expectations.
A free webcast from the conference is available. .
You can view our 2006 brochure and agenda.
Joining FORCEs 2007
FORCE's second annual symposium on hereditary breast and ovarian cancer was held May 18-19, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency in Tampa, Florida. We welcomed 370 attendees from 36 states, seven countries, and four continents. All attendess were people concerned about hereditary cancer: cancer survivors, high-risk individuals, those with a BRCA mutation or family history of cancer, and health care providers who treat high-risk patients.
The 2007 conference was a collaborative effort of FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered, the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, and the University of South Florida.
Agenda (pdf)
The conference agenda included general sessions and focused workshops on topics of interest to the high-risk and hereditary cancer community.
Sessions
View a list of the conference general sessions and workshops.
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Speakers
View the list of speakers and biographies of conference faculty and presenters.
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Financial supporters
The Joining FORCEs conference was made possible through grants and financial support from generous donors.
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Linda Pedraza Memorial Scholarship Fund
FORCE was able to provide scholarships for 15 people to attend the Joining FORCEs conference through generous donations to the Linda Pedraza Memorial Scholarship Fund. Read more about the fund and how you can apply for a scholarship or donate to help others attend future FORCE conferences.
Our conference proceedings and tote are available for $20 each through the FORCE shop.
