The Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund at Frederick Memorial Hospital was established in 1999 by Jeff and Patty Hurwitz, after Patty’s diagnosis of breast cancer.  Believing that early diagnosis was the key to Patty’s successful outcome, the goal of the fund has been to provide the most innovative options in early detection and treatment for breast cancer.  To date the fund has raised nearly $600,000 for this cause, and has funded some valuable enhancements to the Radiology and Breast Center departments:

A special breast coil was purchased for use with digital imaging of the breast.

Two CAD Mammography Systems are used for every mammogram done at FMH; these contribute to detection of breast cancers at an early stage, where they are more easily treated with more successful outcomes.

The fund also purchased state of the art software and high resolution monitors so that the radiologist can be more efficient and accurate in the screening of mammograms and in diagnosing patients with breast cancer.

The fund has supported a Breast Cancer Symposium and other group events for patients.

A portion of the fund will be used to enhance the new FMH Women’s Breast Care Center to create a more healing space for patients and their families.

The fund is currently looking at purchasing a device that will enable the surgeon and radiologist to examine biopsy tissue in the operating room; this will make biopsies easier on the patient and will return results more quickly.

Every dollar donated to the fund is used for direct patient benefit; there are no administrative costs.  Your contribution to the Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund is helping to save lives here in Frederick County.

Thank you for your efforts.

**Want to donate to the Hurwitz Breast Cancer Foundation? Please contact Patty Hurwitz at 301.663.9252 or email her at patty@colonialjewelers.com.