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Summer 2008
Contents
Welcome!
Testing for Early-Stage Ovarian Cancer
Other Genes Can Modify BRCA Risk
The Effect of BRCA on Young Couples
2008 Gala: Partying with Penguins
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Welcome: The Promise of Research
by Sue Friedman
The significance of medical research can’t be underestimated. It saves lives and improves the human condition . Dedicated, persistent scientists provide answers that make significant and lasting changes in our daily lives. Not all studies are successful, but research is a process whose promise is a better future.
Genetics research opened the door to a better understanding of disease . Study results are translating into greater knowledge, and improved detection, prevention and treatment for many health issues, including BRCA-related cancer.
Understanding and broadcasting research isn’t always easy. In this issue, we bring you updates on two very complex but important research projects for our community: how gene changes can affect breast cancer risk in women with BRCA mutations, and efforts to develop reliable early detection for ovarian cancer . We’ve also included an update of a soon-to-be published study that examines the psychosocial effects on young women who share their BRCA status with their dating partners.
You’ll find more in this issue . If preventative surgery or cancer has dashed your hopes of conceiving children, be sure to read Courtney Zinszer’s story in Voices of FORCE . Don’t forget to peek at our What’s New section on the back page to learn about FORCE’s upcoming Fall Campaign, our new blog, and information about our 2009 conference . As always, we hope you find Joining FORCEs informative, inspiring and empowering .
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