Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC) is hosting a free educational teleconference for women affected by breast cancer, women at high risk for developing breast cancer and caregivers.

Breast Cancer Genetics: The Role of Genetic Tests and Family Risk Assessment will give the facts about genetic counseling and testing. Learn how the results could impact your health choices and your life.

Topics to be discussed:

• When and why to consider genetic testing
• Goals of genetic counseling and how it can help you understand your risk and test results
• Effectiveness of medical and surgical prevention methods
• Strategies for monitoring the health of women at risk for developing a second breast cancer or other cancers
• Ways to lessen anxiety about testing and communicate effectively with family members
• Laws that protect you from insurance and job discrimination

All LBBC teleconferences begin with brief speaker presentations followed by question and answer sessions with participants.

The teleconference will be held on Thursday, March 29, 2007. 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. EDT