FORCE has produced the following publications that relate to hereditary cancer. Feel free to print these for your own use. Our brochures, newsletters and some of our other publications are also available in single or larger quantities and can be ordered through our pubication order form.
If Breast or Ovarian Cancer
Runs in Your Family (pdf)
This brochure, developed by FORCE in consultation with its advisory board,
discusses important points about hereditary cancer, genetic testing, and genetic
counseling.
Frequently
Asked Questions About Hereditary Breast Cancer (pdf)
Developed by FORCE in collaboration with the Young
Survival Coalition.
Sharing the Gift of Medical Information
This article on sharing genetic test results with your family was written by
FORCE’s Executive Director, Sue Friedman, and has been previously published.
Worksheet for sharing medical information with your family (pdf)
Joining FORCEs, the quarterly FORCE newsletter, has articles on hereditary cancer, genetic counseling and genetic testing. Volume 1, issue 2 includes an article on genetic counseling and testing in African-American women and an article on National Family History Day and "My Family Health Portrait."