By Suzanne C. O’Neill As a result of effective screening and treatment, outcomes for women diagnosed with breast cancer have improved significantly over the past 25 years. However, these improvements have not been seen equally across all members of our community. To improve these outcomes, researchers from Georgetown Lombardi Cancer […]
An Evening with the Smith Center for Healing and the Arts
By Lisa Simms Booth and Thelma D. Jones Are you interested in learning more about the true meaning of healing and the importance of community for cancer patients? If so, join the Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund (TDJBCF) for the fifth consecutive year for an evening with Smith […]
Breast Cancer Support Group Wraps Up 2022, Gathers to Ring in the New Year
By Southwester Staff There is a shared sentiment among the regular support group members of the Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund (TDJBCF) that the monthly meetings get better each month since inception in April 2010. Commencing at the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly’s conference room, the group eventually outgrew the space […]
Southwest Resident Honored with Dr. Lori L. Wilson Conquering Cancer Award
By Southwester Staff On October 13, SW Civic Leader and Breast Cancer Champion Thelma D. Jones, Founder, Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund (TDJBCF), was selected as winner of the 2022 Dr. Lori L. Wilson Conquering Cancer Award. The award was presented by Carla D. Williams, PhD, Associate Professor of […]
October Events Mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month
By Southwester Staff The Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund (TJBCF) invites all to join the celebration of its Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Wednesday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom and the TDJBCF Facebook live. The celebration will include invited guest speaker Dr. Lori Wilson, a two-time […]
Breast Cancer 101 Event Reaches Community
By Southwester Staff On Monday, July 11, the Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund (TDJBCF), in collaboration with James Creek Resident Council, Syphax Gardens Resident Council, GOODProjects and the Southwest Business Improvement District (SWBID) hosted Breast Cancer 101 at River Park in Southwest DC. Funded in part by a generous […]
Breast Cancer Support Group Celebrates 12th Anniversary
By Southwester Staff The Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund (TDJBCF) recently celebrated its 12th Anniversary of the TDJBCF Support Group, and National Minor- ity Health Month, via Zoom and Face- book live. Thought leaders in the cancer community joined to discuss the National Minority Health Month theme Give Your Community a […]