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Winter 2008
Contents
Don’t Miss Joining FORCEs 2008
Hereditary Cancer: How Do I Tell My Children?
International Variations in Prophylactic Surgery
Young and High Risk: Pre-vivor Issues
BRCA and the Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
What's New @ FORCE
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What's New @ FORCE
It’s Time for Chat-a-thon
2 days + 2 nights
4 FORCE!
Our 2008 chat-a-thon commemorated our ninth birthday and proceeds raised will help assure we’ll be around for another nine years! Many visitors joined us in the chatroom on Saturday and Sunday, January 18-20, for this around the-clock online event.
FORCE coined the term “chat-a-thon” seven years ago to describe an internet-based awareness event. Our virtual chat enables members throughout the world to connect and share experiences from the comfort of their homes. This year volunteers and visitors helped make our chat-a-thon a success. Some volunteers created their own team page. Visit www.chat-a-thon.com for more details about our chat-a-thon.
New Ovarian Cancer Brochure
What Every Woman with Ovarian Cancer Should Know, a new brochure produced by FORCE and sponsored by the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, includes information on BRCA and HNPCC hereditary syndromes, genetic counseling, and genetic testing. You can review and order the brochure from our publications web page. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.
You! In Our Genetics Experts and Programs Resource
Are you a health care provider who offers genetic services to individuals and families affected by hereditary cancer? Complete the online form at www.facingourrisk.org/genetics_services to include your listing in our upcoming resource guide.
Coming Soon: FORCE’s New Look
We’re beginning our 10th year with a fresh look. Our signature pink-and-teal heart will appear in an updated design emphasizing “empowerment”— a theme of great importance for FORCE. Watch for our new look on the website and in our new publications. 
FORCE new logo
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