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Dr. Lori Alfonse
Deputy Physician in Chief, Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute at Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN)
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Lori Alfonse, DO, is Deputy Physician in Chief, Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute and a Surgical Oncologist with LVPG Surgical Oncology. Dr. Alfonse treats breast conditions including: breast cancer, breast diseases, breast lumps, BRCA positive, and breast problems. She is one of a few breast surgeons certified to perform Hidden Scar™ breast surgery an advanced surgical technique. Dr. Alfonse is passionate about breast cancer awareness especially in October. During October for breast cancer awareness month, she participates in community events including local races and fund raising events. Also, in October she wears a different pair of pink shoes to honor her patients and to help raise awareness for breast cancer.
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4 October 2022article
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Kicks Off“Breast cancer is most cureable when it is found at early stages and that’s why at LVHN, Topper Cancer Institute, recommends yearly mammograms at age 40 every y -
4 October 2022article
Oncologist aims to help patients thrive throughout ‘hills and valleys’ of cancer treatmentAlong with her research and clinical work on breast cancer, Lori Alfonse, DO, has made development of multidisciplinary teams and community engagement for cancer care a forefront focus of her work.Alfonse, deputy physician in chief at the Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, spoke to Healio about her personal connection with cancer and her first-generation steps into college and eventually the -
4 October 2022article
Health experts discuss breast cancer awareness, after journalist Katie Couric shares diagnosisKatie Couric was diagnosed with breast cancer this past summer, making her one of thousands of Americans who have gone through the battle.
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Deputy Physician in Chief, Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute