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“Estimates of the incidence of hereditary breast cancer range from between 5 to 10 percent to as many as 27 percent of all breast cancers.”
— The National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes
of Health
Organizations
Be Ready to Get the Support You Need
If you're looking for support, you'll find some highly regarded organizations below:
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HBOC)
Breast and Ovarian Cancer
Cancer in General
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HBOC)
Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE)
www.facingourrisk.org
(954) 255-8732
FORCE was created for women whose family history and genetic status put them at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer, as well as entire families dealing with BRCA mutations. Its mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.
Breast and Ovarian Cancer
Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC)
www.lbbc.org
(888) 753-5222
The mission of LBBC is to empower all women affected by breast cancer to live as long as possible with the best quality of life. LBBC also has a Young Survivors Group for breast cancer survivors diagnosed at age 45 or younger.
Men Against Breast Cancer
www.menagainstbreastcancer.org
(866) 547-MABC (6222)
Men Against Breast Cancer unites men with breast cancer in their families. This organization provides support services to educate and empower men to be effective caregivers of female loved ones with breast cancer, and gives men greater involvement in the fight against breast cancer.
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
www.ovarian.org
(888) OVARIAN
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition is dedicated to raising awareness about ovarian cancer and providing education to women with ovarian cancer and their families, the general population, and the medical community.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
www.komen.org
(800) 462-9273
The mission of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures.
Young Survival Coalition (YSC)
www.youngsurvival.org
(646) 257-3000
YSC is a group of breast cancer survivors and supporters committed to the unique issues and concerns related to breast cancer in young women.
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
www.y-me.org
(800) 221-2141
The mission of Y-ME is to ensure, through information, empowerment, and peer support, that no one faces breast cancer alone.
Cancer in General
American Cancer Society (ACS)
www.cancer.org
(800) ACS-2345
This national community-based volunteer organization provides information about cancer and treatment options, as well as local programs and services, and is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service.
National Cancer Institute
www.cancer.gov
(800) 422-6237
The National Cancer Institute is the US Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research & training. The NCI provides a wealth of cancer information and resources.
