How to support HOP
Get Involved
HOP wants to offer all Oregonians the opportunity to learn and participate in the Healthy Oregon Project’s cancer early detection research. Get involved to inform people in your local community with social media posts, connect us with your organizations or email us how HOP has impacted your life.
Spread the Word About Healthy Oregon Project
We’re all in it together to make our communities healthy! Here are ways to help HOP engage with your community and beyond:
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Share a post about HOP on your social pages.
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Stay updated on HOP news by signing up for the monthly newsletter.
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Take new surveys in the HOP App to help researchers understand how behaviors and environment affect cancer risks.
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Contact and tell us why HOP is important to you for a newsletter feature or social media post.
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Have an organization you work with? Connect with HOP.
Are you interested in volunteering with HOP?
Reach out and let us know today!
Newsletters
HOP’s monthly newsletter offers updates on the study, new survey details, participant features and additional health focused resources. Catch up on our most recent newsletters below!
Know Your Family Health History and Risks: HOP August 2022 News
OHSU Genetic Counselor Delivers HOP Results: HOP July 2022 News
Cancer Survivors + HOP = New Discoveries: HOP June 2022 News
HOP Screens for Skin Cancer Risk: HOP May 2022 News
Celebrate Women in Science with HOP: HOP March 2022 News
HOP Gene Associated with Cardiac Risk: HOP February 2022 News
HOP Results for Early Action: HOP January 2022 News
Did You Know?
About 5-10% of cancers are inherited, meaning they can be passed down by family members.
Download the Healthy Oregon Project app at no cost to join!
Resources
FORCE: Facing Hereditary Cancer EMPOWERED focuses on improving the lives of individuals and families facing hereditary cancer. FORCE offers scientific vetted information about genetic variants, insurance support, and extensive psychosocial opportunities.
facingourrisk.org
American Cancer Society offers local and national cancer related resources including one-on-one support from Cancer Information Specialists.
cancer.org
Living with Lynch provides one place to find personal stories from individuals and families who are living with or affected by Lynch Syndrome.
livingwithlynch.org
The mission of the Family Heart Foundation is to save generations of families from heart disease through timely identification and improved care of familial hypercholesterolemia and elevated lipoprotein(a).
thefhfoundation.org
