Montclair Breast Center Staff and Physician News
Doctors Nancy Elliott and Dana Holwitt to Receive American Cancer Society's Luster for LIfe Award
On Saturday November 19th the American Cancer Society will host its 32nd Annual Diamond Ball. The theme of this year’s gala is: “Brilliance In Our Community.” We are delighted to share that Dr. Nancy Elliott and Dr. Dana Holwitt have been among the few selected as 3rd annual Luster for Life recipients. Our physicians have won this honor because of their overall dedication to patients while being cancer survivors themselves. Luster for Life honorees are comfortable telling their stories to patients and their families and have a special zest for life. As top breast cancer surgeons, they have embraced the importance of early detection and a healthy lifestyle for themselves and all women. They truly are Luster for Life women who live life to the fullest while taking care of and curing others of cancer.
The entire Montclair Breast Center staff will be celebrating the evening with Dr. Elliott and Dr. Holwitt. We would like to extend an invitation to all of our patients, colleagues and friends to attend this very special event at the Westminster Hotel in Livingston. There are many ways to participate; you could sponsor a table of ten or more, sponsor a survivor story in the tribute journal or donate a gift for the auction. Most important is to see you there enjoying yourselves in the joyous affirmation that Life is Good! Please call 973-509-1818 for more details.
For more information go to: http://www.cancer.org/Involved/Participate/app/event-details?event=109830
Doctors Nancy Elliott and Marcie Hertz attended FORCE's 2011 Conference, June 23-25, 2011 in Orlando, FL at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress.
Read their report of the event.
Right (left to right): Marcie Hertz MD, Breast Surgeon (Left), Sue Friedman, Founder and Executive Director of FORCE(middle) and Nancy Elliott MD, Director of Montclair Breast Center (right
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Montclair Breast Center staff and friends supported a great cause when they attended the Young Survival Coalition's 10th Anniversary Gala, where Dr. Dana Holwitt was a guest speaker. The event was held May 17, 2011 at The Brownstone in Paterson, NJ.
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Top: (left to right from top left) Fanny Fuentes, Carrie Christensen, Jenna Finkelstein, Jamie Frio, Dr Nancy Elliott, Claudette Seide, Dr Dana Holwitt, Tara O'Brien, Harriet Curti, Jennifer Tomeo, Amanda Davis, Moira Davis,RN, Francesca Greco, Rosanne Steneck, Carol Notaro.
Middle: (left to right from top left) Jamie Frio, Dr. Dana Holwitt, Jenna Finklestein, Carrie Christensen
Bottom: Dr. Dana Holwitt addresses the audience at the Young Survival Coalition Gala.
Young Survival Coalition (YSC) is the premier global organization dedicated to the critical issues unique to young women and breast cancer. YSC works with survivors, caregivers and the medical, research, advocacy and legislative communities to increase the quality and quantity of life for women diagnosed with breast cancer ages 40 and under.
YSC offers resources, connections and support so women feel supported, empowered and hopeful during one of the most challenging experiences of their lives. We believe no woman under 40 should be left to face breast cancer alone.
Please visit their website for more information.
Dr. Nancy Elliott attends NCoBC conference
March 18, 2011--Dr. Nancy Elliott has recently returned from the 21st Annual National Interdisciplinary Breast Center Conference of the National Consortium of Breast Centers, Inc. (NCoBC) held in Las Vegas, Nevada. The focus of the conference was to bring together professionals involved with breast health care from across the nation to exchange ideas and to learn about advances and new techniques. In addition, various manufacturers were on hand to share information about their new products.
As today’s women are taking a more active role in understanding their treatment options, breast care professionals must be prepared to address advances in imaging, breast symptoms, and the full array of treatment options. Patient education, concurrent with constant professional development of physicians, medical assistants and office staff has been an inherent philosophy for Montclair Breast Center. Attendees of NCoBC learned about the advantages of a multiple modality approach to enable optimal patient care (a philosophy embraced by MBC from its inception); participated in discussions on the correlation between radiology and pathology regarding breast disease; were informed about scientific evidence to support early detection and treatment in early stage cancer; and heard panelists discuss the interdisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Digital mammography, MRI, controversies in screening, legal aspects of providing care, physician executives, genomic quality, delivering excellence, funding, billing, coding and economics were also part of the program.
Speakers emphasized the need for breast health care providers to remember that the patient is the focus when providing services and care. Hundreds of breast health care professionals from across the country attended this conference.
Dr. Elliott was happy to attend with colleagues and staff and said “We returned energized and inspired to continue our work as innovative leaders in breast center quality.”
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Montclair Breast Center Surgeons attend first ever Conference on Nipple Sparing Mastectomy
On February 3-5, Drs. Holwitt and Elliott were in Washington DC to attend the Breast Cancer Coordinated Care Conference sponsored by Georgetown University Hospital.
The conference presentations and panel discussions focused on the coordination of care and communication between the plastic surgeons and the breast surgeons when performing complex breast surgery. Recently nipple sparing mastectomy for women at increased risk as well as for women with breast cancer is becoming more accepted in selected patients. Each patient needs to be individually evaluated as to their suitability for this procedure and informed of the risks and benefits.
Dr. Elliott commented " Montclair Breast Center has always been ahead of it's time. We started coordinated care 20 years ago and now the rest of the nation is just catching up."
San Antonio Breast Cancer Update
Montclair Breast Center Drs. Elliott, Hertz and Holwitt are joined by Dr. H. Cody, one of the speakers at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Update in NYC on January 15th, 2011.
Doctors Melissa Lee & Rose Heller-Savoy attended the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2010 conference in Chicago, Nov 28-Dec 1, 2010.
Right: Dr. Melissa Lee, Marianne Matthews, Editor, Imaging Economics, and Dr. Rose Heller-Savoy.
Congratulations, Dr. Nancy Elliott, named in "I Love My Doctor" Campaign
Dr. Nancy Elliott, Founder & Director of Montclair Breast Center, has been recognized as part of St. Barnabas Medical Center’s 2010 “I Love My Doctor” campaign. Honorees are based on patients sharing why they love their doctors with stories or personal experiences that exemplify what is extraordinary about their physician. A public community event was held October 27 at Temple B’nai Jeshurun in Short Hills, NJ. The feature presentation was by Vicky Kennedy, wife of the late Senator Ted Kennedy, speaking about: “When Health Care Hits Home-How to be Your Best Advocate.” The event is free and open to the public.
Pictured at right: Dr. Elliott, recipient of St. Barnabas Medical Center's "I Love My Doctor" award and Dr. Marcie Hertz, who was a recipient at last year's "I Love My Doctor" presentation.
Congratulations, Moira Davis, RN, CBPN-IC
The National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC) is proud to announce that our own Moira Davis, RN, CBPN-IC has received the designation of Certified Breast Patient Navigator. This certification validates Ms. Davis’ knowledge and skills in navigating a breast patient through their breast care/cancer continuum of care. Moving a patient through her continuum of breast care or breast cancer care is a complex and highly individualized process. We share NCBC’s pride and are delighted that our veteran and valued nurse, Ms. Moira Davis, has been recognized for advanced professionalism.
Montclair Breast Center's June 5 Symposium on Genetic Breast Cancer and Women at High Risk
On Saturday, June 5th, 2010, seventy women all concerned about their families’ risk of breast and ovarian cancer, gathered for the 1st Annual Genetic Breast and Ovarian Cancer Symposium, sponsored by Montclair Breast Center.
The keynote speaker, Dr. Elizabeth Poynor, a well known and highly regarded Gynecologic Oncologist who trained at Princeton, University of Pennsylvania and Sloan-Kettering, spoke about the importance of genetic testing in women with a strong family history of breast and ovarian cancer. A dynamic speaker, she discussed the importance of knowing the risks involved with testing positive for BRCA 1 & 2 and taking preventative action.
The panel of speakers included Breast Surgeons and Breast Imagers from Montclair Breast Center as well as eye-opening talks on complementary nutrition and psychological issues.
An emotional and very personal journey was shared by a Montclair Breast Center patient with the BRCA 2 mutation. And lastly, Alice Gottschall gave the audience information from FORCE, Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered, the national organization whose mission is to educate and support women with genetic breast cancer.
View comments by participants and videotaped interviews with the presenters.
Montclair Breast Center Doctors and Staff on the Go
Doctors Rose Heller-Savoy , MD and Melissa Lee, MD will attend the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference, "RSNA 201:Personalized Medicine: In Pursuit of Excellence," November 28-December 3 held at McCormick Place in Chicago.
Donna Gunther, NP attended the Clinical Osteoporosis 2010: An International Society for Clinical Densitometry-National Osteoporosis Foundation Symposium on March 9-13, 2010, in San Antonio, Texas.
Dr. Nancy Elliott attended the 27th Annual Miami Breast Cancer Conference on March 3-6, 2010, in Miami Beach. Pictured at right: Dr. Elliott (shown right) with her medical school classmate Dr. Lisa Esserman.
Dr. Marcie Hertz, and nurses Moira Davis, RN and Donna Gunther, NP attended the American Society of Breast Disease 34th Annual Symposium on April 16-17, 2010, in NYC.
Liz Feliciano, MRI Supervisor, attended the 2010 Breast Seminar Series, Detection and Diagnosis of Early Breast Cancer Using the Multimodality Approach, on May 5-7 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Dr. Dana Holwitt spoke October 13, 2010 at
St. Barnabas Medical Center's Breast Cancer Symposium on "My Journey as a Breast Surgeon & Breast Cancer Patient."
Dr. Holwitt spoke on "Early Detection of Breast Cancer and Risk Reduction: Exercise Makes a Difference" at Aspen East, 122 Watchung Avenue, Montclair, on Saturday, October 24, 2009.
Dr. Dana Holwitt spoke on Wednesday, October 21, 2009, at Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel in South Orange.
Dr. Nancy Elliott attended the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium conference October 1-4, 2009, in Chicago, IL.
Montclair Breast Center doctors and staff traveled to Colorado Springs, Colorado April 26-29, 2009 to attend the Society of Breast Imaging's 9th Postgraduate Course Colorado Conference.
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| Dr. Nancy Elliott attended the NIH State-of-the-Science Conference: Diagnosis and Management of Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS), September 22-24, 2009, in Bethesda, Maryland. | (Left to right): Dr. Rose Heller-Savoy, Kristy Kouvel, Dr. Melissa Lee, and Sandra Klank, Sandra Klank, RT Mammogram Technologist. |
Montclair Breast Center staff (left to right) Rose Gennerelli, Financial Services, Carol Notaro, office manager, and Ebonie Miller, front desk, attended the National Consortium of Breast Centers 2009 Conference in March.
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Dana Holwitt, MD, a Breast Surgeon at Montclair Breast Center, was invited to speak at Gilda's Club of North Jersey on National Mammography Day and in honor of October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, 2008.
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Dr. Nancy Elliott, Founder and Director of Montclair Breast Center, Speaks at Living Beyond Breast Cancer’s Stacy Goldstein Symposium on Breast Cancer. Left: Dr. Elliott introduces Dr. Love Right: Dr. Love speaking at the event |
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Left: Dr. Elliott addressing the audience Right: Dr. Love and Dr. Elliott pose with the organizers of the event |
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Stacy Goldstein Symposium on Breast Cancer.
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