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Fall 2006
Contents
BRCA Testing: When Negative Results Still Mean High Risk
Coping with Risk and Family Dynamics
Diet & Other Lifestyle Factors
A Challenge Easily Answered
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A Challenge Easily Answered
by Debbie Sokolov
Three years ago, when my mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, I never imagined the journey I was about to take. Subsequently, I tested positive for BRCA1 and was diagnosed with breast cancer. Suddenly, having a BRCA mutation took on a different meaning. Only because of FORCE was I able to understand my options and not feel alone. Each of you has a similar story. You found FORCE because of your own genetic link to breast and ovarian cancer.
There is no question about the need for FORCE. The overwhelming response to the organization's website (one million hits each month), first annual conference (sold out) and this newsletter (7,000 copies
distributed each issue) are testament to the need filled by FORCE's unique community and free services. But FORCE, operating on a shoestring budget, cannot exist without our support.
So, to all of you who are genetically predisposed to breast and ovarian cancer, I challenge you to join FORCEs with us. Please donate today. Your contributions of tax-deductible funds, in-kind services and/or
volunteer time help FORCE continue to raise awareness of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, and to support those who need FORCE's helping hand. See our website for more information.
Debbie Sokolov is the Associate Director of Development for FORCE. She lives in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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