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Ultrasound Study Continues
Dr. Brem's study to determine if Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS) together with routine screening mammograms is more sensitive to detecting breast cancer in women with dense breast tissue is still on going.
Dense breasts are an independent risk factor for breast cancer and it is more difficult to image dense breasts with mammography alone. This research may lead to important breakthroughs in better detection of breast cancer in women with dense breasts.
If you would like to participate in this study, please contact Dr. Brem's office at 202-741-3031. For more information on this study please log onto www.bremfoundation.org. You and your insurance company will be billed for the mammogram. There is no cost for the ultrasound scan. _________________________ |
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Brem Foundation Projects
100% of your donations go toward these projects. Thank you for your support.
Biopsy and Diagnostic Fund - provides breast biopsies and other diagnostic services for uninsured and underinsured women who do not qualify for other programs.
Education -
Brem Foundation holds community gatherings, publishes newsletters and maintains a website to provide information about the latest developments in breast cancer research and to encourage a proactive approach to breast health. Costs for these initiatives are donated or covered by a small group of core donors. No public donations are used.
Fellowship - to support a breast radiologist who will train directly with Dr. Brem with focus on Dr. Brem's protocols for early detection, patient care and community outreach.
Research - to support Dr. Brem's continued research to find breast cancer at its earliest stages.
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Dear Friends,
As fall ushers in beautiful colors and crisp energetic air, Brem  Foundation is brimming with excitement. A very busy summer has harvested upcoming educational events, new projects and an active season of activities. Read on to see how your donations are helping women in the Washington DC area and beyond. Thank you for your continued support. You are making a difference in women's lives! Sincerely, Board of Directors
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ATTENTION FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
The 2012 CFCNCA campaign has begun! Please select Brem Foundation as your charity of choice.
Brem Foundation CFCNCA #33211
Local Independent Charity
100% of your donated dollars go toward Brem Foundation projects.
Brem Foundation will participate in the CFCNCA Charity Fair at Voice of America on October 18th.
If you know of a CFCNCA charity fair at your workplace please contact us.
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Education and Community Outreach |
Many thanks to Rosemary Laphen for sponsoring an inspiring
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educational event at River Bend Country Club on October 2. The crisp fall air added to the invigorating energy in the room of 95 women. Dr. Rachel Brem informed the audience that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Washington, DC has the highest breast cancer death rate of any other city in the United States. Dr. Brem urged every woman to get annual digital mammograms and to be their own advocate by making sure your mammograms are read by an expert in breast imaging. Ask who is reading your mammogram. Dr. Brem said that the national death rate for breast cancer has decreased by 23% due to better medicine and better screening.  | | River Bend Event Hostesses |
Over $9,100 was raised which will go toward Brem Foundation projects and sending the GW Mammovan to Our Place, a shelter for women in Washington, DC, to receive mammograms. |
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Biopsy and Diagnostic Procedures Fund |
 Brem Foundation continues to support uninsured and underinsured women through the Biopsy and Diagnostic Procedures Fund.
So far in 2011 the Foundation has paid over $43,000 and helped 53 women through this fund. Thank you for your continued support.
YOU are making a difference in women's lives.
your check to:
Brem Foundation to Defeat Breast Cancer
PO Box 1891
Prince Frederick, MD 20678 |
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Hayes-Jennings Breast Imaging Fellowship |
Brem Foundation is thrilled to announce that a very generous donor has sponsored Dr. Brem's fellowship program.
The Hayes-Jennings Breast Imaging Fellowship Program supports a fully board certified breast radiologists who will train under Dr. Brem for one year then go out to other communities and work and spread the reach of Brem Foundation. The Fellow's will actively participate in community outreach educating women about how to recieve the best breast health. |
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Mark your calendar!!
Dr. Brem will be in Calvert County November 6th.
You don't want to miss the opportunity to hear Dr. Brem speak about the latest in breast cancer research, answer your questions about breast cancer detection and learn how you can take control of your breast heath. Sunday, November 6, 2011 Huntingtown Hall Huntingtown, Maryland
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Brem Foundation to Defeat Breast Cancer
Box 1891
Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678
100% of your tax-deductible donation goes to Foundation projects |
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of Change. All of these women are advocates of affecting change to research, awareness, patient care, and policies for breast cancer. Ms. Tina Tchen, Chief of Staff for Michelle Obama, lead the round table discussion on what is working and what else needs to be done to bring awareness to this issue. Many women spoke about the need for community outreach to the underserved and the at-risk communities.
