The Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund

SEFA Charity Number: 65-00051

The Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund supports research at Stony Brook Medicine investigating the causes, prevention, and treatment of breast cancer. Many research scientists and cancer specialists at Stony Brook Medicine have received support for their work. The Fund has awarded in excess of $3 million to cancer research.

The Carol M. Baldwin Breast Care Center provides multi-discliplinary service that brings together clinical faculty and staff from the Departments of Medicine, Obstetrics-Gynecology, Preventive Medicine, Medical and Radiation Oncology, Radiology and Surgery. It provides screening through mammography and ultrasound with prompt diagnosis. Women with abnormalities or suspected breast disease are seen and examined by specialized breast surgeons within a timely period. The most modern techniques of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation oncology are available, as well as rehabilitative and support services designed to assist women who have had treatment for primary cancer of the breast. Biopsies can be performed in our state of the art operating suite under conscious sedation provided by a certified anesthesiologist. Our Breast Center also serves as the site for our clinical and research programs providing the latest in therapeutic advances for the treatment of breast cancer.

For more information about the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Care Center, call (631) 638-1000.