Sandra Race
- Breast Cancer
I’ve always been a healthy, active person. I don’t take any medications, I eat the best I can, and I walk at least two miles every day. I also get my routine mammogram every year.
Richard J. Bleicher, MD, FACS
Clinical Locations
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Fox Chase Cancer Center333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111
Phone: 888-369-2427
Chief, Division of Breast Surgery
Director, Breast Fellowship Program
Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology
Attending Surgeon
Clinical Director, Breast Service Line
Specialties
- Breast Surgical Oncology
Areas of Expertise
Breast Cancer
Treatment Focus
- Novel Treatment Modalities for Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer Clinical Trials
- Cosmetic Outcomes in the Treatment of Breast Cancer
- Male Breast Cancer
- Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia
- Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
- Timeliness of Treatment
Research Program
Distinctions
Treatment Philosophy
I am acutely aware of the impact that a breast cancer diagnosis has on an individual. I do my best to foster a positive environment in which to start my patients' course of treatment and take the time to explain the pros and cons of each treatment option, so that they can make an informed decision. My treatment philosophy also includes, not just an emphasis on successful treatment, but also preserving a good cosmetic outcome. I feel fortunate to be a fellowship trained, very highly specialized clinician practicing at Fox Chase Cancer Center, which is an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, because this combination of factors allows me, and our treatment team, to focus on one thing all day, every day, and do it well: curing breast cancer. Additionally, what may be rarely seen by others, such as unusual pathology results, complex cases, or rare clinical situations (such as male breast cancer or breast cancers whose primary tumor cannot be found), I see frequently. I enjoy using that experience to help individuals where it may be hard for them to find expertise for their specific concern. When it comes to curing breast cancers of all types, I think there is nothing more rewarding that I could do as a clinician.
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Educational Background
- Fellow, Basic Science Research, Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
- Fellow, Surgical Oncology, John Wayne Cancer Institute, Santa Monica, CA
- Resident, Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
- MD, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, 1994
- BA, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 1990
Certifications
- American Board of Surgery - Surgery
Memberships
- National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
- Epic User Group Committee
- American College of Surgeons
- American College of Surgeons Oncology Group
- American Medical Informatics Association
- American Radium Society
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Association for Academic Surgery
- Oncology Group American
- Society of Breast Surgeons
- International Sentinel Node Society
- National Comprehensive Cancer Network
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
- Society of Surgical Oncology
- Society of University Surgeons
Honors & Awards
- Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctors, 2017-20, 2023-24
- Jamie Brooke Lieberman Remembrance Award, Susan G. Komen® Philadelphia, 2020
- America's Top Doctors®, 2016-17
- Best Doctors in America®, Best Doctors Inc., 2014
- Breast Cancer Researcher of the Year Award for 2009, Adams County Breast Cancer Coalition
- Sentinel Node 2002 Congress Young Investigator Award, 2002
- American Society of Clinical Oncology Merit Award, 2002
Gabrielle Korosec
- Breast Cancer
There were a lot of things going on in my life when I first found a lump in my breast. My mother-in-law was in failing health, my two children were teenagers, and I was separating with my husband of 23 years. My life was in chaos; when I found the lump, it further added to that.
Melanie Fowler
- Breast Cancer
I’m 65 years old, and thanks to a 35-year career at the Department of Defense, I’ve been happily retired for just about a decade. I live in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, with my husband Bill, our dog Tess, short for Tess the Mess, and our cat Amoco, who is named for the gas station where we found her.
Kat Kramer
- Breast Cancer
When I was growing up in Philadelphia’s Olney-Feltonville neighborhood, my grandmother made sure I knew how to run a household. She taught all of her grandchildren how to do essential household tasks, like sewing and cooking. I always looked forward to the day when I’d get to follow in her footsteps and pass these skills along to my son, Alex.
But when I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 at age 43, I found myself worried about whether I would be able to carry on family traditions like this.
Research Interests
Health services research, breast imaging, breast cancer, population studies; Sentinel node biopsy in breast cancer; Novel treatment modalities for breast cancer; Breast cancer clinical trials; Breast imaging and cancer outcomes, Disparities in breast cancer, Male and female breast cancer.
Patient comments
This was my first visit an I felt very good about the Dr's I seen and my visit overall.
My care with Dr. Bleicher and his staff is superb. I couldn't have made a better choice in a doctor or a hospital.
Very caring and easy to talk to Doctor!
Dr Bleicher is the best . He cares about patients and delivers the best care to all. I feel so fortunate to have him as my surgeon
Very positive experience. Office and staff personable, compassionate, organized, professional and very knowledgeable. They made going through the many steps of the health care process understandable and smooth. They were very reassuring.