Additional Resources

There is a wealth of information about the genetic predisposition for breast and ovarian cancer on the internet. Here are some other resources we have found helpful.

Genetic Counseling

  • The Hereditary Cancer Program/The Division of Human Genetics at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center [visit site] or contact at 513-803-0750/1-800-344-2462 ask to be connected to ext. 30750.
  • Women's Outpatient Services at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Edgewood, KY [visit site] or contact at 859-301-5396.
  • Informed Medical Decisions [visit site] or contact at 1-800-975-4819 ext. 102.  (provides on-line or telephone access to a genetic counselors, if you can not find a local genetic expert.)

Organizations

  • National Society of Genetic Counselors (Find a genetic counselor) [visit site]
  • National Cancer Institute [visit site]
  • Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE) [visit site]
  • National Ovarian Cancer Coalition [visit site]
  • MD Anderson Cancer Center [visit site]
  • Genetic Health [visit site]
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology [visit site]
  • American Cancer Society [visit site]
  • Young Survival Coalition [visit site]
  • Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc. [visit site]
  • I Have Wings Breast Cancer Foundation [visit site]

Articles

  • Genetic Testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2: It's Your Choice [view article]
  • Genetic Testing for Breast and Ovarian Cancer Risk: It's Your Choice [view article]