The Teal It Up Foundation supports genetics through not only encouraging counseling but offering payment for genetic testing if not covered by insurance. Referral must be made by a genetic counselor.

To request financial assistance, please have your genetic counselor CONTACT US.

If you or any close family members have any of the following:

• Breast cancer at or before age 45
• Ovarian cancer at ANY age
• Metastatic prostate cancer
• Triple negative breast cancer at or before age 50
• 2 or more family members (on the same side) with breast cancer with one diagnosed before age 50
• 3 or more family members (on the same side) with breast, ovarian, pancreatic or prostate cancer at any age
• Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry with a history of breast or ovarian or pancreatic cancer
• A known genetic mutation in the family

“What to know for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month”

Posted on September 24, 2018 for color genomics, this article is written by Genetic Counselor, Stephanie Goettl.  In it she discusses how genes impact ovarian cancer risk, and who should consider genetic testing.

CLICK HERE to give it a read!

FORCE:  Improving the lives of individuals and families facing hereditary cancer

Learn about gene changes called mutations, how inherited mutations can lead to cancer, and what types of cancer may be hereditary and how parents can pass gene mutations to their children.

Also, explore information about the benefits and limitations of genetic testing and review expert guidelines regarding who should consider genetic testing.