Many women worry about whether or not they will someday be affected with breast cancer. In addition, women who have already been diagnosed with breast cancer worry about their daughters or granddaughters risk for breast cancer. While not all breast cancers are hereditary, research studies have revealed that women and men who are of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, are at an increased risk to carry a hereditary breast and ovarian cancer gene alteration.
The Jewish Genetic Diseases Center of Greater Phoenix is committed to helping individuals in the Jewish community learn more about Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome. In order to meet the needs of the at-risk Jewish population in the Phoenix area, the Center is collaborating with genetic counselors from Mayo Clinic, Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center (Scottsdale Healthcare), City of Hope-Banner Cancer Screening and Prevention Program, Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the University of Arizona Cancer Center at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center.
In addition to providing education, the Center is committed to providing the necessary resources and support to those individuals who wish to learn more about their personal risk for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome. We are working with established organizations: Sharsheret, the Wellness Community, and FORCE-Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered to provide a comprehensive support network to those who decide to learn more about hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Individuals who learn that they are at an increased risk for cancer will be referred to a local support group. For those needing financial help to cover counseling and testing, referral to Jewish Free Loan will be available to gain access to no-interest loans.
A highlight of our public awareness campaign will be a community event on Sunday, February 26th featuring knowledgeable speakers, genetic counselors, and survivors who will share their stories and be available to answer questions. An art exhibit celebrating the lives of women and girls facing a BRCA diagnosis will be displayed, inspiring further conversation.
It is hoped that through the Center’s education initiatives and by providing opportunities for individuals to make connections with others facing similar risks, members of our community will find that they are not alone in their concerns about breast cancer and that there are resources available to help them better understand risks and how to deal with these risks in a supportive manner.
For more information or to speak with a genetic counselor, contact our office at 480-634-4900 ext. 1128.
The Center’s public awareness campaign is funded by generous grants from The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix, the Yvette Gilburne Memorial (Jewish Women’s Endowment Fund-Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix), and the Denise Simmons Beth El Congregation Fund, as well as by private donors.
The Jewish Genetic Diseases Center of Greater Phoenix is committed to helping individuals in the Jewish community learn more about Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome. In order to meet the needs of the at-risk Jewish population in the Phoenix area, the Center is collaborating with genetic counselors from Mayo Clinic, Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center (Scottsdale Healthcare), City of Hope-Banner Cancer Screening and Prevention Program, Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the University of Arizona Cancer Center at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center.
In addition to providing education, the Center is committed to providing the necessary resources and support to those individuals who wish to learn more about their personal risk for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome. We are working with established organizations: Sharsheret, the Wellness Community, and FORCE-Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered to provide a comprehensive support network to those who decide to learn more about hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Individuals who learn that they are at an increased risk for cancer will be referred to a local support group. For those needing financial help to cover counseling and testing, referral to Jewish Free Loan will be available to gain access to no-interest loans.
A highlight of our public awareness campaign will be a community event on Sunday, February 26th featuring knowledgeable speakers, genetic counselors, and survivors who will share their stories and be available to answer questions. An art exhibit celebrating the lives of women and girls facing a BRCA diagnosis will be displayed, inspiring further conversation.
It is hoped that through the Center’s education initiatives and by providing opportunities for individuals to make connections with others facing similar risks, members of our community will find that they are not alone in their concerns about breast cancer and that there are resources available to help them better understand risks and how to deal with these risks in a supportive manner.
For more information or to speak with a genetic counselor, contact our office at 480-634-4900 ext. 1128.
The Center’s public awareness campaign is funded by generous grants from The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix, the Yvette Gilburne Memorial (Jewish Women’s Endowment Fund-Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix), and the Denise Simmons Beth El Congregation Fund, as well as by private donors.
