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Thoughts from FORCE Blog
The Thoughts from FORCE blog is written by FORCE Executive Director Sue Friedman. The blog covers topics of interest that affect individuals and families affected by hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.
The community speaks out! Your thoughts on the USPSTF breast screening guideline changes
December 3, 2009
FORCE published a position statement on the USPSTF breast cancer screening guideline changes and collected community feedback. Here are your comments on the guideline changes.
Direct-to-consumer genetic testing: the latest FORCE testimony to SACGHS and FDA feedback
November 10, 2009
FORCE submitted testimony to the
Secretary's Advisory Committee on Genetics, Health, and Society and received feedback from the Food and Drug Administration on how the community can submit adverse events from genetic tests.
FORCE and Health Care Community Letter in Support of the EARLY Act
July 17, 2009
Publication of FORCEs letter to Congress in support of Representative Wasserman Schultz's EARLY Act legislation.
Supporting Those Who Support Us
April 14, 2009
Highlighting the importance of supporting the corporations that support FORCE and our mission.
Comments Submitted to the Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Genetics Health and Society
December 3, 2008
Submitted testimony from FORCE Executive Director Sue Friedman
to the Secretary's Advisory Committee on Genetics, Health, and Society urging more government oversight and regulation over genetic testing laboratories.
Improving access to genetic testing: involving a genetic counselor can help
September 19, 2008
Overview of resources available for financial assistance for genetic testing and how involving a genetics counselor can maximize insurance coverage of appropriate testing.
Try Walking in Our Shoes
August 19, 2008
Review of the documentary In The Family and response to negative review from an insensitive film critic.
Genetic Testing: Finding The Right Specialist Can Make A Difference
July 31, 2008
Discussion on the importance of consulting with a genetics expert prior to pursuing genetic testing.
Helping Hereditary Cancer Research: Participating in Research Studies
July 24, 2008
Information on open clinical trials and the importance of the hereditary cancer community participation in research.
Previvor: Past, Present & Future
July 22, 2008
Discussion of the history and future of the previvor movement.
Why A FORCE Blog?
July 20, 2008
Introduction to the Thoughts From FORCE blog and the importance of uniting and advocating for the community affected by hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.
FORCE SOS: Support Our Spouses and Partners
The FORCE SOS blog will feature invited articles from other FORCE partners and spouses.
Why a FORCE Spouse and Partner Blog?
June 2, 2009
Introduction to the FORCE SOS blog with thoughts about the need for support for spouses and partners of FORCE members.