Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE)
Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered, also called FORCE, is a national nonprofit for people and families facing hereditary cancer risk. They help by phone and online with peer support, support meetings, webinars, genetic cancer information, and tools to find resources and health providers.
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The Peer Navigation Program connects cancer survivors, people at high risk and their caregivers to support and resources personalized for their situation. This program is for individuals who have... Main Services health education navigating the system support network one-on-one support peer support Other Services virtual support Serving adults young adults teens seniors recently diagnosed on-treatment post-treatment cancer breast cancer colorectal cancer More Less endometrial cancer ovarian cancer individuals families caregivers
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Peer Navigation ProgramProgram
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Hereditary Cancer SupportService
- Recently verified· Jun 25
Spanish Volunteer and Genetic Counselor SupportService
Offers confidential Spanish-language support for people interested in hereditary cancer.
- Recently verified· Jun 25
Support MeetingsProgram
Runs Zoom support meetings for groups such as BRCA/PALB2, Lynch syndrome, young previvors, men, LGBTQIA+, Black/African American community connections, and surgery-related groups.
- Recently verified· Jun 25
Peer Navigation Matching ProgramProgram
Matches people with a trained volunteer who has a similar hereditary cancer experience for confidential phone or email support and a resource guide.
- Recently verified· Jun 25
FORCE HelplineService
Offers nonjudgmental support and resource navigation in English and Spanish, with callbacks after a voicemail or short form.
- Recently verified· Jun 25
Genetic Counselor HelplineService
Provides general answers about genetics and hereditary cancer through a board-certified genetic counselor from InformedDNA.
- Recently verified· Jun 25
Ask the Experts WebinarsEvent
Live and on-demand expert webinars cover hereditary cancer risk, screening, treatment, emotional well-being, genetics, and related topics.
- Recently verified· Jun 25
Message BoardsProgram
Online message boards let people discuss hereditary cancer concerns with others at any time.
- Recently verified· Jun 25
Private Facebook GroupProgram
A private social media group connects people affected by hereditary cancer.
- Recently verified· Jun 25
Decision Checklists and Tip SheetsService
Interactive tools create personalized questions and tips to help people prepare for doctor visits, surgeries, and procedures.
- Recently verified· Jun 25
Find Healthcare ProvidersService
An online tool helps users find providers knowledgeable in cancer genetics, including genetic counselors, oncologists, surgeons, fertility experts, and others.
- Recently verified· Jun 25
Financial Assistance Resource DirectoryService
FORCE does not provide direct financial assistance, but it lists organizations and grant programs that may help with genetic services, screenings, surgeries, treatments, and related costs.
- Recently verified· Jun 25
Research Search, Enrollment, and AdvocacyProgram
FORCE helps people find hereditary cancer research studies and trains patient advocates to help guide hereditary cancer research.
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