Lifestyle
On the anniversary of the launching of their toll-free telephone
helpline for individuals concerned about hereditary breast and ovarian cancer risk, Facing Our Risk of
Cancer Empowered (FORCE), a national advocacy group for women concerned about hereditary breast and
ovarian cancer, and the Abramson Cancer
Center of the University of
Pennsylvania reported high satisfaction rates with the helpline
during its first year of operation. Dr. James Coyne, Co-Director of the
Cancer Control and Outcomes Program initiated the helpline to meet a
pressing need for support and information among women and their families
in the community. The helpline, which opened in December 2003, is the
country's first toll-free helpline specifically for individuals concerned
about hereditary breast and ovarian cancer risk... read more
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