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Gilda Radner Familial Ovarian Cancer Registry

Mission statement:

The Gilda Radner Familial Ovarian Cancer Registry is pursuing research as to causes of familial ovarian cancer. Our goals are to identify new genes associated with familial ovarian cancer, thereby improving genetic and psychosocial counseling for individuals and families and to characterize lifestyle choices (i.e., oral contraceptive use, hormone replacement therapy, number of pregnancies) that reduce ovarian cancer risk in women who may be more susceptible to the disease. We hope to acquire information that will lead to better methods for detecting ovarian cancer, for reliable predictive testing for cancer predisposition and ultimately, preventing the disease in future generations. We are collecting family histories, medical records and tissue samples from ovarian cancer patients. In addition to ovarian cancer research, the registry offers a HELP-LINE, education, information and peer support for women with a high risk of ovarian cancer.

Contact Information:

Gilda Radner Familial Ovarian Cancer Registry
Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm and Carlton Streets
Buffalo NY 14263-0001

Internet address: http://www.ovariancancer.com/

Phone number(s):

(716) 845-4503
(800) 682-7426 (800-OVARIAN)

Fax number:

(716) 845-8266

Related topics:

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• FAMILIAL DISORDERS
• GENETIC TESTING
• GENETICS/GENETIC DISCRIMINATION
• OVARIAN CANCER

NWHIC record number O-3038