Hereditary Cancer Foundation

💬 How to Talk to Your Family About Health History 💬

Starting the conversation about family health history can feel uncomfortable—but it’s one of the most important conversations you can have.

💡 Tips to get started:
• Choose a relaxed moment, like a family gathering or call
• Explain why you’re asking—to protect everyone’s health
• Ask simple questions about who had cancer, what type, and what age
• Share what you know first—it helps others open up
• Remember: this is about support, not fear

Knowing your family history can help guide screening, prevention, and genetic testing decisions—for you and future generations. 💙

Sometimes the hardest conversations lead to the most life-saving knowledge.

This week we were honored to receive a generous donation from the Nebraska State Patrol from their funds raised during the Nebraska Pink Patch Project 🩷

Special thank you to Trooper Tom Hicken for managing the Project on behalf of NSP!

All funds raised stay right here in Nebraska and 100% of funds go directly to supporting high risk patients and families, no administrative overhead 🎉

Funds raised will fund:
🩷 16 families given lifesaving insights with funded genetic testing
🩷 40 patients receiving surgery or chemo recovery care packages

Thank you for keeping our mission alive!

🌟🎗️ Celebrating National Cancer Survivor Month 🎗️🌟

This June, we honor all cancer survivors—people who have faced one of life’s toughest battles. 💙

Every survivor’s journey is unique:

-Enduring treatments that challenge the body and mind
-Navigating uncertainty and fear
-Celebrating milestones—big and small—along the way

Survivors inspire us all. They remind us that early detection, awareness, and support can save lives. Whether you’re a survivor, a caregiver, or a loved one, take a moment to recognize the strength it takes to thrive.

💪 To survivors everywhere: your courage is a beacon of hope.

It's as simple as ABCDE.

May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month

May is Brain Cancer Awareness Month

Skin protection and cancer prevention tips and tricks :)

🎗️ May is Melanoma Awareness Month 🎗️

Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer, but early detection can save lives. Know the warning signs, protect your skin, and get regular skin checks. ☀️🩺

May is Melanoma Awareness Month