FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered

Through education and support we can join FORCEs against hereditary breast and ovarian cancer!

 

FORCE is a nonprofit organization for women with increased risk of cancer due to family history and genetic status, and for members of families in which a BRCA mutation may be present.

 
     
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FORCE conference attendees

Face-to-Face! The third national FORCE conference will be held May 16-17, 2008 in Tampa, FL. Meet Jessica Queller, author of "Pretty is What Changes" and Joanna Rudnick, producer of "In the Family" a documentary on hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Click here for full conference information.

Pre-vivor®: A survivor of a predisposition to cancer. This term, coined by and registered by FORCE was voted #3 of TIME Magazine's top-10 list for buzzwords in 2007. If you are at high-risk or want more information about pre-vivors, click here.

Message Board. Read and post messages on many different topics relating to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer and cancer risks.

Helpline. Support for people concerned about hereditary cancer. Volunteers can discuss issues and offer support or resources.

What's New

Sue Friedman at the podium with Joanna and Gordon2008 Joining FORCEs Conference will be held in Tampa, FL, May 16-17, 2008. Click here to view the agenda for our third annual conference.

Pretty Is What Changes. This moving new book by Jessica Queller captures the struggle faced by women at risk for hereditary cancer.

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FORCE fulfills its mission through the generous support of individuals, corporations, and foundations. Donate to FORCE!

Medical Professionals

Help our members find you. Visit our Medical Professionals page to list your clinical services, post a research study, collaborate with FORCE, Learn how your facility can sponsor FORCE.

Medical Professionals

Check the Media page to learn about FORCE, speak with someone from our advisory board, read our latest press releases, request an interview, etc.

Events

The third annual Joining FORCEs conference for people affected by hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. will be held May 16-17, 2008 in Tampa, FL.

Our Sponsors

Visit our funding page -- a list of the generous sponsors who have made our programs possible. And learn how you can sponsor FORCE.

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