Stefanie Spielman was a tireless force for breast cancer awareness and philanthropy, and with your support, we continue innovating in research, prevention, detection and treatment at the Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center and across campus at Ohio State. There are incredible developments happening right now in the fight against breast cancer, from the research lab to the bedside.
In each issue of Legacy, we tell you the latest stories about what is possible with your support — the dedicated professionals who are making new discoveries, the brave and committed Community Partners who raise money and draw attention to the fight against breast cancer, and the happenings around town where leaders come together to envision a cancer-free world for all of us.
In this issue, we highlight Daniel Stover, MD, associate professor in the Division of Medical Oncology, and the innovative breast cancer research neighborhood design that lets laboratory teams with overlapping investigations work side by side to spur interdisciplinary collaboration and inspiration.
We learn how Steve Kalister, our service line administrator, and Kim Saxton, our director of nursing, work together behind the scenes to create outstanding patient experiences. We also hear from Margaret Gatti-Mays, MD, MPH, on her work with patients battling treatment-resistant cancer.
While we have celebrated many victories, we also encounter setbacks and, sadly, loss. Our own Bhuvaneswari Ramaswamy, MD, passed away peacefully from breast cancer, surrounded by her family, on July 5, 2024. She was a fierce advocate and fighter for her patients, and a dedicated colleague. She understood that everyone here, no matter their job title, is a critical part of each patient’s journey and that we all have the opportunity to change lives for the better.
Dr. Ramaswamy continues to motivate us to do more every day. She leaves a lasting legacy, as Stefanie did, and truly embodied the rallying cry of the Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research: Continue to Fight, Continue to Live!
Sincerely,
Roman J. Skoracki, MD
Medical Director, Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center
Professor and Director, Division of Oncologic Plastic Surgery
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute