Who We Are:
The Jefferson-Honickman Breast Imaging Center performs approximately 40,000 screening and diagnostic procedures a year, making it one of those most active breast imaging centers in the nation. The multi-disciplinary breast care team includes radiologists, surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, genetic counselors, and a support staff of nurses, social workers, navigators and more to support patients from prevention to survivorship.
The Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson Health is in the top 5% of cancer centers worldwide for clinical trial enrollment, providing access to breast cancer patients.
Why We Need Your Support:
Your gift today to the Breast Cancer Program will provide essential support for:
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The collaboration of scientists, translational researchers, and clinicians who are improving detection of breast tumors at earlier stages, pioneering therapies to block cancer growth, and providing precision nutrition for patients’ unique genetic and molecular tumor profile.
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Resources to support our breast cancer researcher’s ability to look at predictive biomarkers that allow physicians to better select the right drug for the right patient.
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Investigation into how demographics like race and socioeconomic status affect cancer treatment and healthcare outcomes.
