Our Team
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Our History
Our goal is to prevent hereditary cancer in as many risky gene carriers as possible and create better outcomes for hereditary cancer patients. We do this through awareness, advocacy, and education. Our vision is that all persons affected by risky genes have access to quality information and services so they have the opportunity to make informed decisions that could save their lives.
Our History
Our History
Our History
Our founder searched out information and support during her own journey but found none. In response, she brought together like-minded individuals to meet in her back yard and later form this organization, which remains the only of its kind in Canada. Incorporated in 2002, and formerly named the HBOC Society, through the years since we g
Our founder searched out information and support during her own journey but found none. In response, she brought together like-minded individuals to meet in her back yard and later form this organization, which remains the only of its kind in Canada. Incorporated in 2002, and formerly named the HBOC Society, through the years since we grew from a local support organization to one with national and international reach.
Our Cause
Our History
Our Cause
Since first discovered in 1995, knowledge has progressed from one type of hereditary cancer (breast) caused by mutations in only one gene, to several cancer types caused by mutations in any of many different genes, and researchers will continue to learn more. Unfortunately, this created fragmentation between cancer types, which created
Since first discovered in 1995, knowledge has progressed from one type of hereditary cancer (breast) caused by mutations in only one gene, to several cancer types caused by mutations in any of many different genes, and researchers will continue to learn more. Unfortunately, this created fragmentation between cancer types, which created huge barriers to patient identification and care. We want to bridge those gaps to ensure no one is left behind.
We have begun dissolution of the Risky Genes Society
We will be dissolving The Risky Genes Society over the next few months and dispersing all remaining assets as required according to the Alberta Societies Act and Canada Income Tax Act. We wish all those affected by hereditary cancer a future of growing knowledge and awareness of how hereditary cancer can be prevented, detected and treated. All the best in health to those affected with hereditary cancer.
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