Did you see Smilow Cancer Hospital's Flash Mob Commercial on the Super Bowl? Watch it here!

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PARP Inhibitor Research Update

FORCE hosts a PARP Inhibitor Research Update

Thursday, February 28

12:00 noon EST / 9:00 am PST

Join FORCE for an update on PARP inhibitor research! PARP inhibitors are drugs being studied as targeted therapy for treating BRCA-related cancers. Whether you are newly diagnosed, in treatment, or investigating for a family member, this webinar will provide you with the latest information about the status of PARP inhibitor research. FORCE is pleased to present medical oncologist and researcher Susan Domcheck, MD, Executive Director of the Basser Research Center for BRCA as she explains more about the state of research on these drugs. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/274781610

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Your help is needed to complete this survey!

The patents on the BRCA genes are expected to be tried in the Supreme Court. In preparation for this, information is being collected about insurance coverage and access to testing. Please complete this survey to gather information for the United States Patent and Trademark Office regarding access to BRCA testing, insurance coverage, and opinions on 2nd opinion testing. The hearing on this topic is this Thursday afternoon, January 10, so please complete this survey as soon as possible!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/USPTOSurvey

Please pass this link along to other men and women at increased risk who have/had not had genetic testing or your health care providers Thank you for your help in getting this out to the community! Read more!

Come join this amazing group Saturday January 5th!

Saturday, January 5th
1:00-3:00pm AMF Lanes Milford
1717 Boston Post Road, Milford, CT

Proceeds from this year’s event to benefit Yale Cancer Genetic Counseling’s Hope Chest Fund
$30 Adults / $15 Children 12 & under
Entrance fee includes:

2 Hours of unlimited bowling - Shoe Rental - Food - Door Prizes

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The Supreme Court will hear arguments against the BRCA patents!

Huge, exciting news!! The Supreme Court announced that it will hear arguments in a case seeking to invalidate patents for two genes associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (BRCA1 and BRCA2).

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"Tough as Hell: Power in Pink"

This young woman's story is a must read! Genetic testing for breast cancer at age 27.

Here's an excerpt:
"Although some people may think finding out they have a genetic predisposition would be devastating, in my family, we view it as something positive. It gave us advanced warning of something that could cause our family harm and is how I caught my cancer early."

http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-851205

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Tests for Herediatry Colon Cancer are Underutilized

Visit Bloomberg News to read about the availability, and unfortunate under-utilization, of genetic testing for hereditary colon, uterine, ovarian and GI cancers.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-24/life-saving-dna-test-overlooked-in-rise-of-colon-cancer.html Read more!

ACLU and PUBPAT Ask Supreme Court to Rule that Patents on Breast Cancer Genes Are Invalid

A federal district court previously invalidated all of the challenged BRCA patents. However, in August, a federal appeals court ruled for the second time that companies can obtain patents on the genes.

“In our view, the court of appeals did not fully consider or correctly apply the Supreme Court’s most recent and relevant patent law decisions," said Chris Hansen, staff attorney with the ACLU. “DNA occurs naturally in the human body and cannot be patented by a single company that can then use its patents to limit scientific research and the free exchange of ideas.”

Visit: http://www.aclu.org/womens-rights/aclu-and-pubpat-ask-supreme-court-rule-patents-breast-cancer-genes-are-invalid to read more! Read more!

A Birthday Gift for Steve

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