Are you interested in learning about hereditary cancer and connecting with others in the hereditary cancer community? The 13th annual Joining FORCEs Against Hereditary Cancer Conference is for anyone who has a personal or family history of cancer, a mutation in BRCA 1/2, PALB2, CHEK2, ATM, PTEN or other inherited gene mutation and those diagnosed with Lynch syndrome. Sessions provide important, timely information for survivors and previvors, their relatives, caregivers and healthcare providers.
The two-day virtual event on October 12-13 is an opportunity to hear from leading healthcare professionals and researchers on all aspects of hereditary cancer, as well as visit our networking lounge to connect with people who have experienced situations similar to yours.
There are 39 sessions in this year’s conference, including:
Breast reconstruction panel live Q&A
What's new for people with ATM, CHEK2 or PALB2 mutations
What’s new for people with Lynch syndrome
Medical Marijuana 101: What to know, where to go, what we are learning
Choosing wisely: How to pick insurance plans
What's new for pancreatic cancer detection
How current policies may impact access to fertility preservation
What's new for hereditary breast cancer treatment
Prostate cancer genetic testing and counseling
Mindfulness and coping
Learn more, view our full conference agenda and register today - Registration is FREE.
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