Joining FORCEs Against Hereditary Cancer® is an international conference designed to empower individuals and families facing hereditary cancer.
Joining FORCEs Against Hereditary Cancer® is an international conference designed to empower individuals and families facing hereditary cancer. Joining FORCEs is for anyone who has a personal or family history of cancer or a mutation in BRCA 1/2, PALB2, CHEK2, ATM, PTEN or other inherited gene mutation and those diagnosed with Lynch syndrome.
The September 2021 conference included 45 educational sessions with renowned experts, such as healthcare professionals and researchers. These sessions addressed important issues for survivors and previvors, their relatives, supporters and healthcare providers. All of the sessions have been recorded and are available for on-demand viewing. Session topics include:
What’s New in Hereditary Cancer
What are Targeted Therapies and Immunotherapies
Cancer Risks, Screening and Prevention for People with BRCA1 and BRCA2 Mutations
Cancer Risks, Screening and Prevention for People with Lynch Syndrome
Cancer Risks, Screening and Prevention for People with ATM, CHEK2, PALB2 and Other Mutations
I’m Not White, Can I Still Have a Mutation?
Hereditary Cancer Genetics, Risk and Management
What’s New in Prostate Cancer Treatment
What’s New in Pancreatic Cancer Screening
Menopause Management Without Hormones
Black Men: Overcoming Prostate Cancer Disparities Through Screening, Prevention and Genetics
Sexuality and Intimacy Issues for Men
Sexuality and Intimacy Issues for Women
Breast Reconstruction Panel
Knowledge is power! There is no better place to learn about hereditary cancer! Access the recording sessions at https://www.facingourrisk.org/webinars?utm_source=CURE&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=organic_social_
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