FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
About Us
Organization Description
FORCE improves the lives of the millions of individuals and families facing hereditary breast, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate, colorectal and endometrial cancers. Our community includes people with a BRCA, ATM, PALB2, CHEK2, PTEN or other inherited gene mutation and those diagnosed with Lynch syndrome. We accomplish this through our education, support, advocacy and research efforts.
We are dedicated to providing up to date, expert-reviewed information and resources that help people make informed medical decisions. Our strong, supportive community of peers and professionals ensures no one must face hereditary cancer alone. FORCE serves as a champion, unifying the community and advocating for awareness, access to care, and better treatment and prevention options.
We are dedicated to providing up to date, expert-reviewed information and resources that help people make informed medical decisions. Our strong, supportive community of peers and professionals ensures no one must face hereditary cancer alone. FORCE serves as a champion, unifying the community and advocating for awareness, access to care, and better treatment and prevention options.
Year Founded
January 1, 1999
Organization Website
Languages Served
Spanish, English
Contact Info
Email
Phone Number
Location
Street Address
16057 Tampa Palms Blvd. W, PMB #373
City
Tampa
State/Province
FL
Country
United States
Location of Organization
North America, Virtual Option
16057 Tampa Palms Blvd. W, PMB #373
More info about Organization
What description best describes your organization?
Patient Advocacy and/or Support Group
Number of Employees
11-20
Number of Volunteers Annually
350
Volunteer Opportunities
- Whether you're a cancer survivor, a person at high risk, connected through family to someone affected by hereditary cancer or a genetic counselor, you can profoundly impact the lives of individuals in our community.
- Individuals interested in pursuing a healthcare career in oncology or genetics may apply to be a Patient Advocate Leader or Social Media Ambassador volunteer.
- We are looking for voices from all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual preferences, ages (18 and over) and disabilities. Join the VolunteerFORCE team to educate, support, raise awareness, advocate for others or fundraise.
- In return for sharing your time, your talents, and your experience, you will gain:
- Comprehensive knowledge and skills via training to support others effectively
- Outstanding opportunities to do meaningful, fulfilling work that fits your schedule
- New connections and friendships within the hereditary cancer community and beyond
- Deep appreciation and gratitude from others
Estimated number of patients and/or caregivers served annually
42,000
Number of awareness events held annually
12
Number of support group meetings held annually
120
More information about Area, Activity and Services
Cancer Disease(s) of Focus
All Gynecologic Cancers, Ovarian Cancer, Breast Cancer
Domain
Raising Awareness, Written information/advice, Telephone information/advice, Online information, Peer-to-peer support groups, Caregiver support, Facilitated support groups, Nutritional support, Financial advice, Caregiver support groups, Political lobbying, Supporting research eg with public and patient involvement
Advocacy and Awareness Activities Interested In
Raising Cancer Awareness, Educational Activities, Community Organizing, Research Initiatives, Improving equity diversity and inclusion, Fundraising, Storytelling/Narratives, Government/Lobbying, Improving Access to Treatment Options, Survivorship support
Methods of Communication
Blogs, Live Webinars, Online Community Forums, Podcasts, Telephone Service, Videos, Written Information
Member/Audience Type
Cancer Patients and Survivors, Patient Advocates, Family Members and/or Caregivers of Patients, Physicians (Cancer Specialists), Physicians (OB/GYN), General Physicians, Researchers and Scientists, Industry Professionals