FORCE | Advocacy Groups

‘I feel like I've gone to continuing education classes as an advocate through reentering the health system in the cancer space,’ FORCE executive director and founder Sue Friedman, a breast cancer survivor who recently received a diagnosis of thyroid cancer, tells CURE.

An expert discusses the impact on patients and families lacking equal access to counseling and testing.

On Feb. 6, HB 2783 was introduced into the Arizona House. Hopefully this bill will help address some of the issues surrounding genetic testing, genetic counseling, and insurance coverage for those who might be at risk for hereditary cancer. My wife died of a cancer that was totally preventable. Nobody should die of a preventable cancer.

As a part of its “Speaking Out” video series, CURE® spoke with genetic counselor, Angela Trepanier, on behalf of FORCE, to grasp a better understanding of what genetic breast cancer is and what it means for patients and their families.

As a part of its “Speaking Out” video series, on behalf of FORCE, CURE® spoke with Diane Rose, their vice president of volunteer programs about the importance of support for those affected by hereditary cancers.

As a part of its “Speaking Out” video series, CURE® spoke with genetic counselor, Angela Trepanier, on behalf of FORCE, about disparities seen in genetic testing for caner.

As a part of its “Speaking Out” video series, on behalf of FORCE, CURE® spoke with Diane Rose, their vice president of volunteer programs, about how advocacy partnerships can bring greater awareness and education to patients with cancer and their families.

As a part of its “Speaking Out” video series, on behalf of FORCE, CURE® spoke with Diane Rose, their vice president of volunteer programs, about clinical trials for patients with hereditary cancers and those who have a risk of developing.

Women who face menopause after a cancer diagnosis may be able to manage their symptoms without relying on estrogen-based therapies, although discussing this with a cancer team will help patients find what’s best for them.

Cancer-related fatigue can be debilitating for many patients and survivors of cancer, but tactics like diet, exercise and other holistic approaches may provide relief for a side effect that effects every part of life.

An expert recommends that cancer survivors and patients take several actionable steps to improve their quality of sleep.

With society entrenched in an “infodemic,” it can be challenging for many patients with cancer to identify what information online is accurate. Recently, the development of a new tool may help patients decipher what news is misleading.

When participating in FORCE’s Virtual Advocacy Day, it was difficult for me not to go off-script, as anger welled up inside me.