Virtual Lunch

  • October 21, 2020
  • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • ZOOM

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SPEAKERS: Dr. Lisa Jacobs

TOPIC: Breast Cancer – Increasing Awareness and Improving Treatment


OCTOBER IS NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Jacobs specializes in melanoma and breast cancer. Her initial practice was at the University of Missouri at the Ellis Fischel State Cancer Center, which is the designated cancer center for the state. Since joining Johns Hopkins in 2004, she has taken a leadership role regarding clinical research trials for the surgical division of the Johns Hopkins Breast Center. In 2012, Dr. Jacobs established a new breast center at Howard County General Hospital. As director of that program, she treats patients with all types of breast disease and melanoma.

MELANOMA

Dr. Jacobs has a clinical interest in treatment of early stage melanoma. She has worked closely with dermatologists and medical oncologists at Johns Hopkins University and Howard County General Hospital to improve awareness and care of melanoma patients by participating in educational programs and clinical research trials.

BREAST CANCER

Breast cancer care has been a focus of Dr. Jacobs’s clinical practice since finishing her surgical oncology fellowship. Her primary clinical interest is in improving overall quality of life for breast cancer patients. To achieve that goal, she has initiated research programs in lymphedema and oncoplastic surgery, which attempts to increase the number of women eligible for breast preservation by combining lumpectomy with plastic surgery techniques to reshape the breast. In addition, she has research funding to investigate a new device that may reduce the number of surgeries required to achieve breast preservation.

Lisa K. Jacobs, MD, MSPH, F.A.C.S.

Associate Professor of Surgery and Oncology

Vice-Chair, Academic Affairs

Division of Surgical Oncology

Breast and Melanoma

Centers & Institutes

Breast Center Breast Center at Howard County General Hospital

Melanoma Program

Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center


IN HONOR OF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH, WE ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO WEAR PINK TO THE ZOOM EVENT. 


REGISTRATION:  $5

BWN does not want cost to be a barrier to anyone. If you would like to attend but can't afford the fee at this time, please reach out to bwnhoco2017@gmail.com

While we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for events right now, and we want to remain accessible to everyone, BWN would be grateful if you would consider donating any additional amount for attending this Virtual Lunch. Thank you!


NONPROFIT OF THE MONTH: 


Howard County HopeWorks In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, HopeWorks will be doing a virtual fundraiser. It will raise the much-needed funds and provide support to those in need of a safe way out! Consider supporting them.


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