High Risk Resources

Support Groups

FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered www.facingourrisk.org

Force is a non-profit organization designed for women at risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. They have a local Southeast Michigan support groups specific to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Call Ellyn Davidson, local outreach coordinator for more information Cell: 248-854-2318, Home: 248-548-2149

Young Survival Coalition www.ysc.org

YSC is an international nonprofit network of breast cancer survivors and supporters dedicated to the concerns and issues of young women dealing with breast cancer. Young Survival Coalition strives to focus on the issues of young women diagnosed with breast cancer such as ramifications of early menopause, fertility, etc. For more information on the meetings at Van Elslander, contact Michelle Tubbs at yscdetroitcvg@youngsurvival.org or call 248-592-9664. For more information about Young Survival Coalition please visit www.youngsurvival.org

High Risk Books

Below are books recommended by many patients seen at the High Risk Breast Clinic.

Ovarian Cancer Risk-Reducing Surgery: A Decision making Resource. The Margaret Dyson Family Risk Assessment Program at Fox Chase Cancer Center. Call 1-800-325-4145 for a free copy

Pretty is What Changes: Impossible Choices, The Breast Cancer Gene, and How I Defied My Destiny. Jessica Queller

If you come across a helpful website, book, or other tool please share it with me so I may share it with others. Email: tracey.hall@stjohn.org

High Risk Websites

www.facingourrisk.org

Force is a non-profit organization designed for women at risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. They have support groups specific to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. The website is full of educational information and links to other valuable websites, books, and DVD’s

www.bebrightpink.org

Be bright pink is a unique resource providing support to young women who are at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer. They arm young women with knowledge, options and a great attitude, and offer companionship and empathy during their journey. They empower them to take control of their breast and ovarian health and in turn, grant them the freedom and peace of mind to live a beautiful and fulfilling life.