Premiere Oncology Foundation Supports Rep. Wasserman Schultz's New Legislation: Cancer Awareness

The Premiere Oncology Foundation a leading oncology non-profit supports Rep. Wasserman Schultz's cancer awareness legislation focusing on early detection and screening for breast cancer in young adults. Premiere Oncology medical oncologist, Dr. Linnea Chap, a leading breast cancer specialist is immediately available for media comment.

Santa Monica, CA, March 26, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Background:

The Premiere Oncology Foundation supports Rep. Wasserman Schultz's Breast Cancer Awareness Legislation. Dr. Linnea Chap, recognized as one of America’s top breast cancer doctors and researcher is available for comment on current breast cancer issues, awareness, as well as new treatments and trends on how to live with cancer. She is available for comment on Rep. Wasserman’s breast cancer cancer awareness campaign for young adults diagnosed with breast cancer.

About Dr. Linnea Chap
Linnea Chap, MD is a highly respected specialist in cancers affecting women. She received her medical degree from the University of Chicago, completed her residency in internal medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and her fellowship in both Hematology and Medical Oncology at UCLA. She joined the faculty at UCLA in 1995 serving most recently as Associate Professor of Medicine and co-director of the UCLA/Revlon Multidisciplinary Breast Center, overseeing the Multidisciplinary Breast Clinic. Dr. Chap has multiple publications to her credit and has led several breast and ovarian cancer treatment protocols, including the pioneering use of novel biologic agents such as Herceptin and Avastin. In 2001, Dr. Chap was named one of “America's Top Breast Cancer Doctors” by Redbook, a national women’s magazine. Annually, she has also been listed as one of “America’s Top Doctors for Cancer. Recognized for her teaching and speaking skills, Dr. Chap has a national reputation where she is frequently called on to relate the most recent advances in breast cancer treatment.

About Premiere Oncology & The Premiere Oncology Foundation
Premiere Oncology is a center of excellence dedicated to treating cancer by providing comprehensive and holistic clinical care with attention to issues of survivorship and longevity. The group conducts meaningful oncology research with responsibility and integrity. The aim of the research program is to offer the hopes and benefits of cutting edge treatment to patients while generating data of the highest quality. Premiere Oncology is also committed to educating future healthcare leaders in oncology practice and research and providing community education on cancer prevention and treatment opportunities. The Premiere Oncology Foundation supports cancer research, awareness, education and integrative medicine for cancer patients.

Premiere Oncology and the Premiere Oncology Foundation are located in Santa Monica, California where it is affiliated with the Saint John’s Health Center and the John Wayne Cancer Institute.

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