Summer 2007

What's New @ FORCE

FORCE Announces “Young Women” Chats Hosted by Rebekah Hamilton, PhD, RN

We are excited to announce a series of online realtime chats with Rebekah Hamilton, PhD, RN, specifically for issues faced by young women (ages 18-39) who are BRCA-positive or at risk for hereditary breast or ovarian cancer. Dr. Hamilton, Assistant Professor in Health Promotion and Development in the School of Nursing at the University of Pittsburgh, has a special interest in the long-term psychosocial impact on individuals at risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) who are living with predictive genetic test results. Her interest
also includes decision making in young women (ages 18-40) who have received BRCA mutation test results, and subsequently face many complex health care decisions. Dr. Hamilton also spoke on this topic at our 2nd Annual Joining FORCEs Conference. The chats will be held on Fridays at 8:00 p.m. (EST):

• September 14th
• October 12th
• November 9th

To join the chat, visit www.facingourrisk.org/FORCE_community/chat_room.html

FORCE Developing New Ovarian Cancer Brochure

With input from our Health Care Advisory Board, FORCE is developing a new brochure for women with ovarian cancer. What Every Woman with Ovarian Cancer Should Know explains genetic counseling, genetic testing, and how to determine if your ovarian cancer is hereditary.

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