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Office
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
825 Eastlake Ave E
Seattle, WA 98109Phone+1 206-606-2166Fax+1 206-543-8136
Summary
- Dr. Anderson is Professor of Surgery and Global Health Medicine at the University of Washington (UW). Dr. Anderson’s clinical practice is devoted to the care of patients with breast health issues and diseases. With over 300 peer-reviewed publications, he has expertise in minimally invasive breast cancer procedures such as sentinel node mapping (13 manuscripts) and oncoplastic breast surgical techniques (18 manuscripts), which reduce morbidity while optimizing oncologic and breast cosmetic outcomes for women suffering from breast cancer. Dr. Anderson is past-president of the American Society of Breast Disease (ASBD); he has served as vice chair of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Breast Panel since 2013.
Dr. Anderson is an internationally recognized leader in global cancer control. With joint appointments at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Division of Public Health Sciences and the UW Department of Global Health, Dr. Anderson created and chairs the Breast Health Global Initiative (BHGI), which pioneered the development of “resource-stratified” guidelines for breast cancer early detection, diagnosis, treatment and palliative care in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Dr. Anderson served on the Board of Directors of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) from 2012 - 2018. In recognition of his dedicated efforts to improve the quality and effectiveness of breast cancer management around the globe, Dr. Anderson received the 2011 Partners in Progress Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the 2013 Inspiration Award from the National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC), and the 2019 Pioneers of Global Health Award from the Washington Global Health Alliance (WGHA). Dr. Anderson co-chairs the Breast Cancer Initiative 2.5 (BCI2.5), a global campaign to reduce disparities in breast cancer outcomes for 2.5 million women in the next decade.
Education & Training
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterFellowship, Complex General Surgical Oncology, 1992 - 1994
- University of ColoradoResidency, Surgery, 1985 - 1992
- Albert Einstein College of MedicineClass of 1985
- Pomona CollegeB.A., Mathematics, 1977 - 1981
Certifications & Licensure
- WA State Medical License 1994 - 2023
- NY State Medical License 1992 - 1994
- CO State Medical License 1991 - 1993
- American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Inspiration Award National Coalition of Breast Centers (NCBC), 2013
- The Dr. Devendra Patel Oration Association of Breast Surgeons of India (ABSI), 2013
- Umberto Veronesi Lecturer (Breast Surgery International) The International Society of Surgery (ISS), 2011
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsGeospatial disparities in survival of patients with breast cancer in sub-Saharan Africa from the African Breast Cancer-Disparities in Outcomes cohort (ABC-DO): a prosp...Joanne Kim, Peter M Macharia, Valerie McCormack, Milena Foerster, Moses Galukande
The Lancet. Global Health. 2024-07-01 - 15 citationsThe Lancet Breast Cancer Commission.Charlotte E Coles, Helena Earl, Benjamin O Anderson, Carlos H Barrios, Maya Bienz
Lancet. 2024-05-11 - 3 citationsUnmet Social Needs and Breast Cancer Screening Utilization and Stage at Presentation.Neha Goel, Maya Lubarsky, Alexandra E Hernandez, Kelley Benck, Emma Lee
JAMA Network Open. 2024-02-05
Journal Articles
- Predictors and outcomes of completion axillary node dissection among older breast cancer patientsJavid, S.H., He, H., Korde, L.A., Flum, D.R., Anderson, B.O., Ann Surg Oncol, 1/1/2014
- Short report: Limited effectiveness of screening mammography in addition to clinical breast examination (CBE) by trained nurse midwives in rural Jakarta, IndonesiaKardinah, D, Anderson, B.O., Duggan, C., Ali, I.A.; Thomas, D.B., Int J Cancer, 1/1/2014
- Evaluation of the impact of a breast cancer awareness program in rural Ghana: A cross-sectional surveyMena, M., Wiafe-Addai, B., Sauvaget, C., Ali, I.A., Wiafe, S.A., Dabis, F., Anderson, B.O., Malvy, D., Sasco, A.J., Int J Cancer, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Use of the Breast Health Global Initiative (BHGI) guidelines for breast cancer control in LMICs (abstract volume p. 97).Echavarria, M.I., Thompson, B., Anderson, B.O., 5th International Congress of Cancer Control, Lima, Peru, 11/1/2013
- Axillary sentinel lymph node (SLN) micrometastatic disease (N1mi): Completion axillary node dissection (cALND) is not mandatory.Calhoun, K.E., Javid, S.H., Allison, K.H., Mann, G.N., Byrd, D.R., Anderson, B.O., Ann Surg Oncol, 1/1/2011
- Axillary sentinel lymphadenectomy for 877 cases of invasive breast cancer: Challenge to routine completion axillary lymph node dissection.Calhoun, K.E., Allison, K.H., Javid, S.H., Mann, G.N., Byrd, D.R., Schmidt, R., Anderson, B.O., Scientific Program, American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBS) Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, 4/29/2010
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Lectures
- Breast cancer detection: Diagnosis and Screening.Bogota, Colombia - 9/1/2014
- Screening in breast cancer: Strategies for developing countries.Bogota, Colombia - 9/1/2014
- The Global Breast Cancer Alliance (GBCA).Bogota, Colombia - 9/1/2014
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Press Mentions
- ASCO Annual Meeting to Highlight Clinical Oncology Findings from Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA)May 21st, 2020
- Mammography Rates Lower Than Expected Among Breast Cancer SurvivorsJune 18th, 2018
- Uganda Fights Stigma and Poverty to Take on Breast CancerNovember 21st, 2023
Grant Support
- Global Summit On International Breast Health-ImplementationAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality2007
- Global Summit Consensus ConferenceAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality2005
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