Basser Pearls of Wisdom Series
Mastectomy: Who, What, Why, When & What's New?
Join us for an informative and supportive discussion focused on mastectomy and reconstruction. Topics covered will include what to expect before, during, and after surgery; different types of breast reconstruction and implant options; and tips for managing recovery and self-care.
Whether you're exploring options for yourself or supporting a loved one, this discussion will provide the opportunity to ask questions, gain understanding, and connect with others.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
109 West 17th Street, New York NY
Moderator:
Susan M. Domchek, MD
Susan M. Domchek, MD is the Basser Professor in Oncology at the Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania. She serves as Executive Director of the Basser Center for BRCA at the Abramson Cancer Center and Director of the Mariann and Robert MacDonald Cancer Risk Evaluation Center. Her work focuses on the genetic evaluation and medical management of individuals with inherited risk factors for cancer. Dr. Domchek is particularly interested in developing new cancer therapies, such as PARP inhibitors, for patients with genetic risk factors. An elected member of the National Academy of Medicine, Dr. Domchek is also a significant contributor to oncology literature. She has authored/co-authored more than 400 articles appearing in scholarly journals including the New England Journal of Medicine, the Journal of the American Medical Association and the Journal of Clinical Oncology, among others.
Panelists:
Oluwadamilola Fayanju, MD, MA, MPHS
Oluwadamilola “Lola” Fayanju, MD, MA, MPHS is the Helen O. Dickens Presidential Associate Professor in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) and Chief of the Division of Breast Surgery for the University of Pennsylvania Health System, aka Penn Medicine. She is also Surgical Director of the Rena Rowan Breast Center in the Abramson Cancer Center, Director of Health Equity Innovation at the Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation (PC3I), and a Senior Fellow in the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics (LDI) at Penn.
Dr. Fayanju received her undergraduate degree in History and Science and an MA in Comparative Literature from Harvard. She received her MD and a master’s of population health sciences (MPHS) from Washington University in St. Louis, where she also completed her residency in General Surgery. She completed fellowship training in Breast Surgical Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. In 2019, she was recognized by the National Academy of Medicine as an Emerging Leader in Health and Medicine Scholar. Her research is supported by a diverse array of organizations including the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), and she has published in a variety of journals including Annals of Surgery, Cancer, the Journal of Clinical Oncology, JCO Oncology Practice, JAMA Oncology, JAMA Surgery, and JAMA.
Jessica Rose, DO
Jessica Rose, DO, a native of upstate New York, is the Director of Breast Reconstruction at the University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS). She earned her undergraduate degree in biochemistry at Skidmore College, and her medical degree at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a residency in general surgery at the University of Arizona, followed by a second residency in plastic surgery at Houston Methodist Hospital, and a fellowship in reconstructive microsurgery at UPHS. Dr. Rose is double board certified in general surgery and plastic surgery. Her primary clinical interests are breast reconstruction and microsurgery.
Dr. Rose has been in practice for several years, previously in Houston, TX. She first served as an Assistant Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). She then spent a few years in private practice in Houston before returning to practice at UPHS. She is a member of the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, an associate member of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. She has authored many peer-reviewed publications and book chapters and has made presentations at several national and regional conferences. In her free time, Dr. Rose enjoys hiking with her dogs and horseback riding.