Newswise — WASHINGTON (Oct. 1, 2015) — Experts at the George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences are available to comment on stories around Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Experts are available to comment on “stage 0” breast cancer diagnosis, personalized medicine, survivorship, trends in breast cancer care and treatment, and more. To interview experts in the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences, please contact Lisa Anderson at [email protected] or 202-994-3121.

Rachel Brem, M.D.Director of the GW Comprehensive Breast Care CenterDirector of Breast Imaging and Intervention Professor of RadiologyDr. Brem can speak on breast cancer diagnosis, including “stage 0” breast cancer, breast imaging, and trends in breast cancer care and treatment

Rebecca Kaltman, M.D.Assistant Professor of MedicineDr. Kaltman can speak on genetic risk assessment and personalized treatment for breast cancer patients

Lauren Mauro, M.D.Assistant Professor of MedicineDr. Mauro can speak on trends in breast cancer care and treatment

Anita McSwain, M.D.Associate Director of the GW Comprehensive Breast Care CenterAssistant Professor of SurgeryDr. McSwain can speak on breast surgery and trends in breast cancer care and treatment

Mandi Pratt-Chapman, M.A.Director of the GW Cancer InstituteMs. Pratt-Chapman can speak on breast cancer health disparities, patient-centered care, and survivorship Christine Teal, M.D.Director of the GW Comprehensive Breast Care CenterChief of Breast Surgery Associate Professor of SurgeryDr. Teal can speak on breast surgery and trends in breast cancer care and treatment