EDUCATION AND SUPPORT
Below is a list of resources for outreach with others in the community
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AliveAndKickn
Mission to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by Lynch syndrome and associated cancers through research, education and screening
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Any Mountain
Raising awareness about Ovarian Cancer through music, dance, and an APP encouraging everyone to learn their family cancer histories so they can recognize risks early.
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FORCE Message Boards
Connect with other members of the hereditary cancer community through a secure message board; trained FORCE volunteers are available to offer resources and confidential support.
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Oneinforty
A nonprofit organization that raises awareness of the one-in-forty risk to Ashkenazi Jews of inheriting BRCA gene mutations and provides the support individuals and families need to effectively manage their cancer risk
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SHARE
A national nonprofit that supports, educates, and empowers women affected by breast, ovarian, uterine or metastatic breast cancer
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Sharsheret
Provides free psychosocial support to women of all Jewish backgrounds and beyond who have been diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer, or at increased genetic risk. Fosters culturally meaningful connections at all stages, before diagnosis, during treatment, and into survivorship. Open to all.
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Susan G. Komen
Provides information on BRCA1/2 inherited gene mutations and how they impact cancer risk, breast cancer screening recommendations and options for lowering breast cancer risk.
We recommend genetic counseling with a qualified professional trained in cancer genetics before and after genetic testing. All descriptions were taken directly from each organization's mission statement.