The American Society of Breast Surgeons Foundation is a charitable organization founded in 2005 to improve the standard of care for breast disease. Our goal is to advance the diagnosis and treatment of breast disease.
Initiatives
Cooperative efforts by private industry and members of The American Society of Breast Surgeons to develop and implement new technology have resulted in improvements in the care of breast disease patients in the United States.
The American Society of Breast Surgeons Foundation supports initiatives in the research and development of advanced breast disease treatments and technologies in order to improve the standards for superior patient care and education, by funding the following:
A state-of-the-art patient-access website for educational resources on breast disease awareness
The development of professional educational materials for community outreach education
Awards for outstanding breast disease research
The development of multilingual patient educational brochures on breast disease
Special lectures on advanced breast cancer disease treatment technologies
The American Society of Breast Surgeons Foundation supports the mission of The American Society of Breast Surgeons, the primary leadership organization for general surgeons who treat patients with breast disease. The Society is committed to continually improving the practice of breast surgery by serving as an advocate for surgeons who seek excellence in the care of breast patients. The Society provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and by promoting education, research, and the development of advanced surgical techniques.
For more information, please visit: http://www.breastsurgeonsfoundation.org/