Deborah Axelrod
| Dr. Deborah Axelrod | |
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| Born | August 31, 1957 |
| Residence | New York, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation |
Surgeon, Professor of Surgery |
| Employer | NYU |
| Spouse(s) | Noel Raskin, M.D. |
| Website |
www |
Deborah M. Axelrod is an American surgeon who specializes in breast cancer and who is notable for being an acclaimed expert in the field. She has made frequent appearances on television shows including the Larry King Live, the Dr. Oz show, the Martha Stewart show,[1] as well as news programs such as CBS News.[2][3] When the wife of presidential candidate John Edwards, Elizabeth Edwards, was diagnosed with breast cancer, Axelrod's views were broadcast.[4] She serves as medical director of the Clinical Breast Services unit of New York University.[5] She has published numerous studies on the subject.[6][7][8] She co–authored Bosom Buddies, a guide for women afflicted with breast cancer.
She is on the Board of Directors at SHARE (Self-Help Group for Women with Breast or Ovarian Cancer) in New York City, the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Northern New Jersey Affiliate, and is active in NABCO (National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations) and the Young Survival Coalition. She has been appointed to the Medical Resource Council for New York City's Gilda's Club, a cancer support community for people with cancer and their families.[9]
Axelrod's opinions have been quoted on issues such as whether a woman with breast cancer should have pre-surgery chemotherapy,[10] and issues regarding breast cancer in terms of obstetrics and gynecology for younger women.[11] She commented about the difficulties facing women with breast cancer:
| “ | It's very confusing. There are no guidelines right now that women can get up in the morning and say with fortitude this is exactly what I'm going to do ... It's like dancing on the head of a pin. -- Dr. Axelrod, 2010, in US News[12] | ” |
Overall, Axelrod is optimistic about the long-term survival rates for women with breast cancer, and commented on CBS News in 2010 that cancer is becoming more of a chronic rather than an always fatal disease.[13]
Awards and honors
- 2010 American Cancer Society’s Mother of The Year Award
- 2008 Exploring Women of Achievement Award
- 2007 Honoree, SHARE’s Second Helping of Life event.
- 2006 Compass Award from the Women Leadership Exchange [14]
- 2003 Annual Gilda’s Club, It’s Always Something Award
- 2001 Creative Spirit Award from the Creative Center for Women with Cancer
References
- ↑ "News and Talk Today". The New York Times. October 1, 2007. Retrieved 2011-01-03.
THE MARTHA STEWART SHOW 1 P.M. (4) Breast-cancer show; Dr. Deborah Axelrod discusses nutrition;
- ↑ "Breast Cancer: Truth vs. Fiction". CBS News. 2011-01-03. Retrieved 2011-01-03.
...Here's the truth about these and other common beliefs, from two top breast specialists at New York University, Dr. Freya Schnabel and Dr. Deborah Axelrod.
- ↑ Tatiana Morales (Sep 16, 2005). "Test Genes For Breast Cancer?". CBS News. Retrieved 2011-01-03.
... Dr. Deborah Axelrod, director of clinical breast services and surgery at New York University Clinical Cancer, says ...
- ↑ Dan Collins (Nov 4, 2004). "John Edwards' Wife Has Cancer". CBS News. Retrieved 2011-01-03.
... So cancer is really a disease of aging, Dr. Deborah Axelrod told Kaledin.
- ↑ Kathy Plesser, M.D. (July 27, 2009). "Video: Giving a Diagnosis of Cancer and Hope". Huffington Post. Retrieved 2011-01-03.
Deborah Axelrod, MD, is an Associate Professor & Director of Clinical Breast Services Medical Director, Community Outreach & Education NYU Cancer Institute at NYU Langone Medical Center
- ↑ Kim, Jung T; Wajda, Michael; Cuff, Germaine; Serota, David; Schlame, Michael; Axelrod, Deborah M; Guth, Amber A; Bekker, Alex Y (2006 Dec;6). "Evaluation of aromatherapy in treating postoperative pain: pilot study". Pain Practice. Retrieved 2010-01-04.
2006 Dec;6(4):273-7 ... This study compared the analgesic efficacy of postoperative lavender oil aromatherapy in 50 patients undergoing breast biopsy surgery.
Check date values in:|date=(help) - ↑ Marti, JL; Ayo, D; Levine, P; Hernandez, O; Rescigno, J; Axelrod, DM (2009). "Non-image guided fine needle aspiration of palpable axillary lymph nodes in breast cancer patients". Cancer research. Retrieved 2010-01-04.
2009;69(2):109S-110S
- ↑ Rose, R H; Axelrod, D M; Aldea, P A; Beck, A R (February 1988). "Colorectal carcinoma in the young. A case report and review of the literature [Literature Review]". Clinical Pediatrics. Retrieved 2010-01-04.
A case of sigmoid carcinoma in a 16-year-old boy is presented and the topic of colonic carcinoma in the young is reviewed.
- ↑ All American Speakers LLC. "Biography of Deborah Axelrod". Biography of Deborah Axelrod.
- ↑ Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press (July 23, 2007). "Experts debate if chemo before or after surgery is best". USA Today. Retrieved 2011-01-03.
.. Dr. Deborah Axelrod of New York University just had a woman seek pre-surgery chemo for a tumor way too small to need it. ...
- ↑ Steinhauer, Jennifer (February 15, 2000). "At Beth Israel, Lapses in Care Mar Gains in Technology". The New York Times. Retrieved 2011-01-03.
In ob/gyn, you are dealing with a low-risk department with a low-risk population and largely healthy women, said Dr. Deborah Axelrod, a former breast cancer specialist . ...
- ↑ Amanda Gardner; HealthDay Reporter (October 15, 2010). "Latest Findings Back Mammograms for Women in Their 40s". US News. Retrieved 2011-01-03.
"It's very confusing. There are no guidelines right now that women can get up in the morning and say with fortitude this is exactly what I'm going to do," said Dr. Deborah Axelrod, ...
- ↑ David W Freeman (October 1, 2010). "Breast Cancer Awareness Month: 26 Years On, Where Do We Stand?". CBS News. Retrieved 2011-01-03.
"There has been a decrease in mortality over the last 40 years," says Dr. Deborah Axelrod, ...
- ↑ "Deborah Axelrod, Leading Breast Cancer Surgeon". NYU Medical Center. 2010-01-04. Retrieved 2010-01-04.
On November 6th, the Compass award will be presented to Dr. Axelrod by the Women's Leadership Exchange in New York City.