| | | | Dear Voornaam,
Hereditary cancer is stressful enough. COVID-19 adds another layer of uncertainty. FORCE has compiled this list of virtual resources on our website to help you live your life empowered during this uncertain time. You are not alone. We will get through this together.
Upcoming Webinar
Register for COVID-19: What people with cancer need to know webinar.
Read Dr. Markham's blog about this topic featured on the Cancer.net's website. This blog is reviewed and updated daily to provide the most up-to-date information available.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
On Demand Webinars and Blogs
Watch How the COVID-19 pandemic affects breast cancer diagnosis and surgery
by Deanna Attai, MD, breast surgeon from UCLA and FORCE’s scientific advisory board member. Dr. Attai answers many questions concerning cancelled doctor appointments, screenings and surgeries and presents on how healthcare professionals are responding to this changing situation in order to protect patients.
Read Dr. Attai’s blog, COVID-19 Pandemic and Breast Cancer Surgery, highlighting the impact of COVID-19 on breast cancer screening and surgery.
Listen to A second helping of stress: Coping with hereditary cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic by Karen Hurley, PhD, psychologist from Cleveland Clinic and FORCE’s scientific advisory board member. The COVID-19 pandemic has added stress and created unique challenges for people living with hereditary cancer syndromes. Dr. Hurley presented on how to feel more empowered when stresses, both rare and worldwide, combine.
Read Kim Horner’s blog, Dealing with an Extra Helping of Stress, highlighting coping suggestions shared from the webinar. Virtual Support Programs Please reach out at any time via our virtual support programs. Staying connected with people who understand can help tremendously during this time. Message Boards (meet new friends and share concerns) Peer Navigation Program(receive personalized support and resource guide) Helpline - (866) 288-RISK (7475) Outreach support via email in each state Important COVID-19 Websites Your health and safety are important to us. Stay educated with the latest updates on how to protect yourself and your family by visiting the following websites: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) CDC’s list of State Health Departments Cancer.Net (ASCO: American Society of Clinical Oncology) Cancer.Org (American Cancer Society) *Please consult with your healthcare team regarding your specific medical questions and concerns. On behalf of our staff at FORCE, we are thinking of you and your families and hoping for everyone to stay safe and be well. |
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