FORCE

FORCE improves the lives of the millions of individuals and families facing hereditary breast, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate, colorectal and endometrial cancers. Our community includes people with a BRCA, ATM, PALB2, CHEK2, PTEN or other inherited gene mutation and those diagnosed with Lynch syndrome. We accomplish this through our education, support, advocacy and research efforts.

We are dedicated to providing up-to-date, expert-reviewed information and resources that help people make informed medical decisions. Our strong, supportive community of peers and professionals ensures no one must face hereditary cancer alone. FORCE serves as a champion, unifying the community and advocating for awareness, access to care, and better treatment and prevention options.

Latest from FORCE

Having the Ball in Your Court Helps You Fight Cancer

March 22, 2021

Article

A three-time cancer survivor discusses the importance of genetic testing, listening to your body and teaching family members about your experiences to potentially protect them from future cancers.

Friday Frontline: An Oncologist Forgives $650,000 in Medical Debt From His Patients, ‘Saved By The Bell’ Star Dustin Diamond Diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer, And More

January 15, 2021

Article

From an oncologist forgiving the medical debt of 200 of his patients to “Saved by the Bell” Star Dustin Diamond being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, here’s what’s happening in the cancer landscape this week.

FORCE Expands to Provide Support for Anyone Impacted by Hereditary Cancer

October 07, 2020

Article

Portfolio now includes BRCA, ATM, PALB2, CHEK2, PTEN and other inherited gene mutations, as well as those diagnosed with Lynch syndrome.

FDA Updates Breast Implant Labeling Recommendations to Help Inform Patients About Dangerous Potential Side Effects

September 29, 2020

Article

New guidance from the Food and Drug Administration recommends that the makers of breast implants include a black-box warning, a patient decision checklist and other information on product labels that will help protect them against a cancer and an autoimmune condition that can arise from use of the devices.

For Those with Predispositions to Cancer, COVID-19 Adds 'A Second Helping of Stress'

April 03, 2020

Article

Patient advocacy group Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered addressed individuals with hereditary cancer syndromes to offer suggestions for decreasing anxiety and fear during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Understanding Risks for Breast Implant-Associated Lymphoma

February 20, 2020

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