Comments on: FORCE and Health Care Community Letter in Support of the EARLY Act http://facingourrisk.wordpress.com/2009/07/17/force-and-health-care-community-letter-in-support-of-the-early-act/ Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered - Notes from the Executive Director Sun, 09 Jun 2013 01:41:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Veronica L. Christian http://facingourrisk.wordpress.com/2009/07/17/force-and-health-care-community-letter-in-support-of-the-early-act/#comment-218 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:11:06 +0000 http://facingourrisk.wordpress.com/?p=192#comment-218 I think all women should be able to be tested for this, especially if you have a strong family history of cancer. I think it should be covered under all insurance plans also.

]]> By: Maria DeMichele http://facingourrisk.wordpress.com/2009/07/17/force-and-health-care-community-letter-in-support-of-the-early-act/#comment-212 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:34:48 +0000 http://facingourrisk.wordpress.com/?p=192#comment-212 I am a three time survivor of Ovarian Cancer. I found out I have the BRCA 1 genetic mutation after my Mother died of Ovarian Cancer and her sister was diagnosed with it a few years later. Thanks to FORCE, and the information they provide, we sent out a letter to all members of our extended family to get tested. Forewarned is FOREARMED!! Unfortunately, one of the people testing positive was my own 26 year old (at the time) daughter. I am thankful for anyone working for change.

]]> By: Stephanie http://facingourrisk.wordpress.com/2009/07/17/force-and-health-care-community-letter-in-support-of-the-early-act/#comment-208 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:27:57 +0000 http://facingourrisk.wordpress.com/?p=192#comment-208 This is so important. I had breast cancer at 33. I had a strong family history and did not know anything about the BRCA gene nor did any of my doctors ever mention it to me. Healthcare providers need to be educated!

]]> By: Annie Donovaro http://facingourrisk.wordpress.com/2009/07/17/force-and-health-care-community-letter-in-support-of-the-early-act/#comment-207 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:57:34 +0000 http://facingourrisk.wordpress.com/?p=192#comment-207 Until recently, I had not heard of the BRCA gene or FORCE. I see myself as an average woman who thinks she is informed on health issues. A cherished friend introduced me to the issues at hand by having herself tested because of the unusually high incidence of breast cancer in her own family history. She tested positive for the BRCA gene. Informing herself was her first step in weighing all the options. With this information she chose a proactive role in her own life. I have been witness to her journey. The support and resources offered by FORCE are essential to her, as well as embraced by those of us who are blessed to share our lives with this amazing woman. If we have the right information, we can make informed choices. Everyone, men and woman should have these choices available to them. My support of the EARLY Act endorses the content, which in turn supports the objective.

]]> By: Sage Jorah Appleby http://facingourrisk.wordpress.com/2009/07/17/force-and-health-care-community-letter-in-support-of-the-early-act/#comment-206 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:28:41 +0000 http://facingourrisk.wordpress.com/?p=192#comment-206 FORCE is the best! Anything I can do to help, I am glad to do!!!

]]> By: Rhonda "Precious" Williams http://facingourrisk.wordpress.com/2009/07/17/force-and-health-care-community-letter-in-support-of-the-early-act/#comment-205 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:21:44 +0000 http://facingourrisk.wordpress.com/?p=192#comment-205 You have my Support. FORCE has been the best support. Thanks

]]> By: Jane Kelly http://facingourrisk.wordpress.com/2009/07/17/force-and-health-care-community-letter-in-support-of-the-early-act/#comment-204 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:04:44 +0000 http://facingourrisk.wordpress.com/?p=192#comment-204 Fortunately, although my mom had breast cancer, she did test negative for the BRCA mutation. Every woman should have the right be tested and more information should be available to the general public. You have my support. Thank you!

]]> By: Lisa Buick http://facingourrisk.wordpress.com/2009/07/17/force-and-health-care-community-letter-in-support-of-the-early-act/#comment-203 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:08:45 +0000 http://facingourrisk.wordpress.com/?p=192#comment-203 You have my support 100%. Thank you for everything you’ve done for me, my fellow FORCE sisters, and others.

]]> By: Teri Smieja http://facingourrisk.wordpress.com/2009/07/17/force-and-health-care-community-letter-in-support-of-the-early-act/#comment-202 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:14:32 +0000 http://facingourrisk.wordpress.com/?p=192#comment-202 Your post is my post :)

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]]> By: Please show your support of the EARLY Act for Breast Cancer « Ellyn Davidson’s Weblog http://facingourrisk.wordpress.com/2009/07/17/force-and-health-care-community-letter-in-support-of-the-early-act/#comment-201 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 14:35:05 +0000 http://facingourrisk.wordpress.com/?p=192#comment-201 [...] » I’ve posted before about the importance of the EARLY Act.  FORCE is submitting a wonderful letter showing their support and I urge you to add your name to the letter.  Feel free to read the full [...]

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