Volunteer Assistant Professor of Surgery Olga Ivanov is part of a team that provides guidance for women diagnosed with breast cancer, offering reassurance and companionship throughout their journey.

Having worked together in the Breast cancer screening methods field since 2011, Olga Ivanov (left) and Tammy Springer-Marcotte (right) have united their efforts to impact the lives of women following a breast cancer diagnosis. (Photo courtesy of Tammy Springer-Marcotte)

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among U.S. women — with 240,000 diagnoses every year according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A shocking statistic — yes, but nothing compared to the level of shock many women experience upon learning about their diagnosis. The panic sets in. And like clockwork, some women think, “Cancer.

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