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April 1, 2011
Welcome to Hooked on Hope 2011, the Third Annual Inshore Fishing Tournament to benefit Dr. Charles E. Cox and the University of South Florida Breast Health Program. Thanks to Dr. Cox, Breast Center Director, and his dedicated team of medical professionals, patients are swiftly and precisely diagnosed and treated for breast cancer. The team works collaboratively to provide state-of-the-art care using advanced technology and equipment. The USF Breast Health Program is the premier center in the Tampa Bay area for the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.
Dr. Cox, who began his career at USF in 1983, is Professor of Surgery and the McCann Foundation Endowed Professor of Breast Surgery. He is a world-renowned author and speaker, traveling worldwide conducting presentations and pro-bono teaching on the most advanced techniques in the treatment of breast cancer. Dr. Cox, well-known for his compassion and tender approach to patient care, is deeply committed to the fight against breast cancer.
Hooked on Hope 2009 raised $50,000 in its inaugural year and $30,000 in 2010. These combined funds are used to purchase mastectomy gowns, breast prosthetics, specialty bras, and other patient assistance items that many breast cancer patients require, but which are not covered by their health insurance. The funds are managed in an account established by the University of South Florida Foundation. The Hooked on Hope Committee pre-approves all purchases and carefully monitors the USF Foundation Account.
Seasoned and novice anglers alike will enjoy a day of fishing on boats provided by the tournament and equipped with a professional, licensed, insured fishing captain. The day of fishing is followed by dinner and an awards ceremony. Men, women, and children of all skill levels will experience a joyous day for an important cause. Won’t you join us as we fight breast cancer with every cast?
The momentum for the Third Annual Inshore Fishing Tournament is strong! Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are available. Registration will soon be available on line. We will see you October 7 & 8, 2011 at the Magnuson Hotel and Marina Cove (formerly Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort) in St. Petersburg, FL!
Kind regards,
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For the estimated 50,000 women a year who have one or both breasts removed through surgery, mastectomy usually means a disfiguring scar or reconstructive surgery to mask it.
Now, a small, but growing, number of surgeons are taking a different approach. They're using smaller, strategically placed incisions that make the scars less visible and leave the breast's skin and nipple intact.
Dr. Charles Cox of the University of South Florida estimates that he's one of about 25 in the country who perform skin sparing, nipple sparing mastectomies. The procedure, pioneered by the Cleveland Clinic, is relatively new; Cox performed his first one five years ago. He has had to special-order tools for it. Read More>>>
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