Looking to build on its successful inaugural event which raised $35,000 for breast cancer research in the state, Paddle for Progress Rhode Island hosted its 2nd Annual Fun Paddle last month, with more than 100 people showing up to help turn Wickford Harbor pink. Brown Surgical Associates’ Dr. Theresa Graves and Lifespan’s Dr. Stephanie Graff…
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Dr. Wiggins: Great Network of People Key to Finding Right Surgeon
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and NBC10 WJAR’s Barbara Morse sat down with Dr. Amy Maselli, an Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at Brown University, and Dr. Doreen Wiggins, from The Center for Breast Care at Brown Surgical Associates. In case you missed it, the interview is on Turnto10.com »
‘Paddle for Progress’ Raises Nearly $32K for Breast Cancer Research in RI
The first year of Paddle for Progress was a remarkable success. With about 75 paddlers taking to the waters of Wickford Harbor last month, the inaugural event raised just under $32,000 for breast cancer research in Rhode Island. Deb Shapiro, the event’s founder, presented a check to Dr. Theresa Graves, director of The Center for…
Dr. Graves Explains the Role of Genetic Testing in Breast Cancer Care
Genetic testing is just one of the services The Center for Breast Care at Brown Surgical Associates provides. Dr. Theresa Graves explains the role of this testing and who may want to consider it.
Mother-Daughter Duo Launch ‘Paddle for Progress’ After Shared Breast Cancer Battle
(WJAR) — “We were stunned and shocked,” said Deb Shapiro, recalling when her then 40-year-old daughter Daryl West was diagnosed with breast cancer. “And then 100 days later I go for my mammogram a little earlier than usual just because of what we’re dealing with and I’m diagnosed with breast cancer.” “Daryl had a much…
To benefit breast cancer research, Dr. Graves joins survivors’ ‘Paddle for Progress’
Within 100 days, Deb Shapiro and her daughter were diagnosed with breast cancer. After undergoing treatment at The Center for Breast Care at Brown Surgical Associates and Lifespan’s Breast Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic, both women want to raise money for breast cancer research and increase awareness about the resources available right here in Rhode Island. They…
Breast Cancer & Yoga: Expert Insights with Breast Cancer Surgeon Doreen Wiggins, MD
Dr. Doreen Wiggins is more than a surgeon at Brown Surgical Associates’ Center for Breast Care. She’s also a yoga instructor. She was recently a guest on Yoga Medicine’s podcast, discussing breast cancer risks and sharing some simple actions everyone can take to reduce that risk. She also explained what steps could help improve the…
Dr. Tassanari on Podcast: Breast Cancer Screening is Vital
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness, Brown Surgical Associate’s Dr. Julia Tassanari and Dr. Stephanie Graff from Newport Hospital Monday appeared on WADK’s Newport Hospital Podcast to discuss the importance of breast cancer screenings. Listen to Podcast » Newport Hospital is home to the Lifespan Cancer Institute Breast Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic, joining Miriam Hospital and…
Survivor Story: Portsmouth Woman Beats Breast Cancer, Runs Boston Marathon
It was April 28, 2021, when Kara Niewohner was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. Less than a year later, after undergoing treatment and a double mastectomy, Kara realized a life-long dream – running the Boston Marathon. Kara said during her treatments, she found comfort in running. Something her surgeon, Brown Surgical Associates’…
Mother, daughter say Center for Breast Health’s Dr. Graves saved their lives
The March 25 Day of Giving at Rhode Island Hospital honors our health care heroes and the people they’ve helped. A woman and her daughter say their lives were saved by the same doctor, years apart. It was 20 years ago Lucia Cornwell was first diagnosed with breast cancer. Center for Breast Health Dr. Theresa Graves performed…
