Resources for Patients and Families
A diagnosis of hereditary cancer can be confusing and frightening. You and your family will be able to better manage your diagnosis by learning more about the syndrome, its treatment and the many options you have for support.
Knowledge and Support Resources
Use these resources to learn more about hereditary cancers or connect with families who are also living with a hereditary cancer syndrome.
Local Resources
- Susan G. Komen For the Cure Greater Cincinnati Affiliate
www.komencincinnati.org
513-671-9100 - Cancer Family Care
www.cancerfamilycare.org
513-731-3346 - Cancer Support Community Greater Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky
(formerly the Wellness Community)
www.cancersupportcincinnati.org
Blue Ash: 513-791-4060
Fort Wright: 859-331-5568
National Resources
- Susan G. Komen For the Cure
www.komen.org
972-855-1600 - Bright Pink
www.brightpink.org - FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
www.facingourrisk.org
866-288-RISK (7475) - National Cancer Institute
www.cancer.gov
1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) - National Society of Genetic Counselors
www.nsgc.org
312-321-6834 - Cancer Support Community
(formerly the Wellness Community)
www.cancersupportcommunity.org
Washington, DC: 202-659-9709 - Check Your Genes
www.checkyourgenes.org
