We will discuss the complex issues surrounding the Angelina Jolie decision. FORCE has eight mission objectives: To provide women with resources to determine whether they are at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer due to genetic predisposition, family history, or other factors; To provide information about options for managing and living with these risk factors; To provide support for women as they pursue these options; To provide support for families facing these risks; To raise awareness of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer; To represent the concerns and interests of our high-risk constituency to the cancer advocacy community, the scientific and medical community, the legislative community and general public; To promote research specific to hereditary cancer; To reduce disparities among underserved populations by promoting access to information, resources and clinical trials specific to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. If you miss Monday’s show, it will be rebroadcast Sat., June 22nd at 2:00 p.m. EST.
