Celebrating Dr. Theresa Graves’ remarkable career in breast cancer care and her inspiring retirement at the Paddle for Progress, honoring her legacy of compassion, leadership, and innovation in Rhode Island medicine.
Center for Breast Care
Beyond the Pink Ribbon: The Deeper Meaning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Each October, we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness, celebrate survivors, honor those lost, and emphasize the importance of early detection and comprehensive care.
Save the Date: ‘Paddle for Progress’ Set for September 21, 2025
Founded by a mother and daughter who are both breast cancer survivors, Paddle for Progress is scheduled to once again turn Wickford Harbor pink on September 21, 2025.
Make the Most of Your Holidays: Why Talking About Family Health History Matters
PROVIDENCE, RI (Brown Surgical Associates) — The holidays are a time of togetherness, filled with joy, laughter, and connection. It’s also a rare opportunity when families gather in one place, making it the perfect moment to have meaningful conversations about your health – specifically your family history of cancer. At Brown Surgical Associates, we want…
Multidisciplinary Coordinators: Helping Breast Cancer Patients Navigate Treatment
A big focus at The Center for Breast Care at Brown Surgical Associates is to provide patients with compassionate, coordinated care. Our multidisciplinary coordinators play a big role in ensuring everyone on the care team is on the same page and that the patient is supported every step of the way. In recognition of National…
New Screening Offers Hope in Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer
Six months. It goes by in the blink of an eye. But, within that short time, a pancreatic tumor can quickly go from operable to inoperable. Unfortunately, the disease is often asymptomatic and isn’t detected until the very late stages. “Pancreatic cancer is a really insidious, dangerous disease,” Dr. Rachel Beard, a specialist in pancreatic…
Founded by BSA Patients, ‘Paddle for Progress’ Nearly Doubles Amount Raised for Breast Cancer Research in RI
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Brown Surgical Associates’ Dr. Theresa Graves joined Paddle for Progress Rhode Island recently when the charity presented a check totaling more than $64,400 to the Brown University Health Cancer Institute. The money, raised during Paddle for Progress’ second annual event on September 22, 2024, will help support breast cancer research in Rhode…
Dr. Graves among 100+ helping ‘Paddle for Progress’ turn Wickford Harbor PINK
Looking to build on its successful inaugural event which raised $35,000 for breast cancer research in the state, Paddle for Progress Rhode Island hosted its 2nd Annual Fun Paddle last month, with more than 100 people showing up to help turn Wickford Harbor pink. Brown Surgical Associates’ Dr. Theresa Graves and Lifespan’s Dr. Stephanie Graff…
Dr. Wiggins: Great Network of People Key to Finding Right Surgeon
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and NBC10 WJAR’s Barbara Morse sat down with Dr. Amy Maselli, an Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at Brown University, and Dr. Doreen Wiggins, from The Center for Breast Care at Brown Surgical Associates. In case you missed it, the interview is on Turnto10.com »
‘Paddle for Progress’ Raises Nearly $32K for Breast Cancer Research in RI
The first year of Paddle for Progress was a remarkable success. With about 75 paddlers taking to the waters of Wickford Harbor last month, the inaugural event raised just under $32,000 for breast cancer research in Rhode Island. Deb Shapiro, the event’s founder, presented a check to Dr. Theresa Graves, director of The Center for…
