Breast Cancer Support Group Marks Women’s History Month, Plans for 13th Anniversary Celebration 

By Southwester Staff  The Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund (TDJBCF) celebrated Women’s History Month on Wednesday, March 15, via Zoom and the TDJBCF Facebook live with a host of outstanding speakers, including opening remarks by TDJBCF Board Member and Ambassador Scarlett S. Small followed by a blessing from TDJBCF […]

Breast Cancer Support Group Kicks off 2023 with Packed Meeting

Next Meeting to Focus on Men’s Health & Black History Month, on Feb. 15 at 6:30pm By Southwester Staff The Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund (TDJBCF) New Year’s breast cancer support group celebration held on Wednesday, January 18 was emceed by Dr. Alejandra Hurtado de Mendoza, Assistant Professor of […]

New Partnership to Advance Cancer Health Equity

Community Welcomed to December Support Group Meeting By Southwester Staff The Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund (TDJBCF) continues to  expand its participation and leadership in research studies involving breast cancer survivors and other studies.  It is currently in partnership with Georgetown University Lombardi Cancer and has completed research studies […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join Us for An Evening with Smith Center for Healing and the Arts

By Thelma D. Jones and Lisa Simms Booth Are you interested in learning more about the power of cancer programs, patient navigation and the impact of connection on healing? If so, join the Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund (TDJBCF) as they welcome “An Evening with Smith Center for Healing […]