Join FORCE Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 6:00pm EDT, for an in-depth and interactive discussion on mental health and emotional well-being for individuals and families affected by hereditary cancer risk with our experts, Karen Hurley, Ph.D., Senior Clinical Health Psychologist at Cleveland Clinic, and Emily Epstein, LMSW, Genetic Social Worker and Clinical Behavioral Healthcare Specialist at Weill Cornell Medicine. This live event will include interviews and a Q&A with our experts, with a focus on the emotional and psychological impact of hereditary cancer risk for previvors, cancer survivors, caregivers and family members. Our experts will cover the following topics: · Navigating anxiety, uncertainty and fear related to hereditary cancer risk · Coping with the emotional impact of genetic testing and results · Mental health considerations for previvors, survivors and caregivers · Family communication and relationship challenges related to hereditary cancer risk · Building resilience, finding support and strategies for emotional well-being After the interviews, you will have an opportunity to join a breakout room to ask questions directly to our experts.

New Search Filters Make Finding Research Closer to Home Easier To help people find studies that better match their location and needs, users can now search by state, country or identify studies that are available virtually. These new options make it easier for more people in the hereditary cancer community to connect with research opportunities.

Survivorship doesn’t end when treatment does—it’s a lifelong journey. Our latest XRAY explores gastrointestinal cancer survivorship, highlighting the physical, emotional and practical challenges many survivors continue to face after treatment. Looking for more perspectives? You can find additional stories of survivorship on our blog and more XRAYs focused on life after cancer—because every survivor’s experience deserves to be seen and understood. #CancerSurvivorDay #GIcancer #CancerSurvivorship #XRAY #FacingOurRisk

FDA updates and clarifies guidance on hormone replacement therapy for menopause. Read more in our XRAY review. #HelpNotHype #FacingOurRisk

Registration is now open! 📅 💡 The Innovations in Cancer Genetics Symposium 📍 October 15–17, 2026 | Weill Cornell Medicine, NYC Whether you are a patient, advocate, provider, or student, this is an event you will not want to miss. Hosted by the Genetics and Personalized Cancer Prevention Program (GPCP) in partnership with Facing Hereditary Cancer Empowered (FORCE), this symposium will bring together leading experts in hereditary cancer and personalized prevention. Topics will include: 🔬 Breast and pancreatic cancer screening 🧬 Ovarian cancer prevention 🤖 AI in cancer genetics 🩸 Liquid biopsy and more Join us to learn, connect, and shape the future of cancer prevention.

Pelvic pain, bladder or bowel issues, and changes in intimacy are common after cancer treatment—but help is available. Pelvic health therapy can restore comfort, function, and quality of life. #HelpNotHype #FacingOurRisk

New research confirms that inherited mutations in the PALB2 gene increase the risk of breast, pancreatic, prostate and ovarian cancers. #HelpNotHype #FacingOurRisk

Looking for research studies or clinical trials related to hereditary cancer? FORCE’s Search and Enroll Tool helps you find research opportunities you may be eligible for—all in one place. Search FORCE’s Featured Research database and ClinicalTrials.gov to explore studies focused on: • Treatment by cancer type • Prevention, detection and inherited cancer risk • Quality of life & wellbeing (including side effects, fertility, menopause and emotional health) • Surveys, registries and interviews that help improve care and outcomes This tool is designed to help people make informed decisions and start conversations with their care teams. #FacingOurRisk #HereditaryCancer #ClinicalTrials #CancerResearch #PatientAdvocacy #QualityOfLife #ResearchParticipation

Empower your healthcare journey with FORCE’s Decision Checklists and Tip Sheets. These resources help you navigate complex medical choices by identifying the right questions to ask your care team about risks, benefits and personal goals. New tools now available for: - Mastectomy decisions and recovery - Gynecologic surgery prep - Ovarian or endometrial risk reduction Enhance shared decision-making and take control of your care plan today. @FORCE: Facing Our Risk Of Cancer Empowered #FacingOurRisk #HereditaryCancer #PatientAdvocacy

Great news! With 3 new FDA approvals, people with metastatic prostate cancer have more treatment options. #HelpNotHype #FacingOurRisk

I just heard about a promising drug for treating some advanced breast cancer. #HelpNotHype #FacingOurRisk

I just read a FORCE XRAY review about hereditary pancreatic cancer among people with Hispanic ancestry.