GENETIC ALLIANCE
Genetic Alliance has developed a series of programs designed to increase the visibility of genetics and advocacy, establish strong networks and advance important campaigns, including community based family history. WEBSITE
JACOB INTERNATIONAL
Their goal is to educate Ashkenazi Jewish women about a gene mutation which substantially increases their risk of breast or ovarian cancer. They encourage women to seek genetic counseling so you can determine if you carry this gene mutation. WEBSITE
MAYO CLINIC
The Mayo Clinic offers genetic counseling for women to discuss their risk after completing a genetic test for the BRCA gene. WEBSITE
MY BREAST CANCER TREATMENT - ONCOTYPE TEST
The Onctotype DX assay is a test that may help guide treatment decisions for patients with pre-invasive breast cancer, often referred to as ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), and help early-stage invasive breast cancer patients with estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) disease evaluate if they will benefit from chemotherapy. WEBSITE
MYRIAD PATIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Myriad is able to offer testing at no charge to uninsured patients that meet specific financial and medical criteria. Due to regulatory limitations, patients who are recipients of government funded programs (i.e., Medicaid, Medicare) or those that have any third-party insurance are not eligible to apply. WEBSITE
NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which is one of 11 agencies that compose the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The NCI, established under the National Cancer Institute Act of 1937, is the Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research and training. WEBSITE
SCOTTSDALE HEALTHCARE: VIRGINIA G. PIPER CANCER CENTER, CANCER GENETIC RISK ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
The Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center at Scottsdale Healthcare provide the Cancer Genetic Risk Assessment Program. Not only will you be able to work with a certified genetic counselor in order to learn about your risk factors, but your medical team will also include the medical director and an advanced practice nurse. They will walk you through your risk factors and decide is genetic testing is right for you. WEBSITE