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]
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]