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Jamaican oncologist gives back

Published:Sunday | June 5, 2011 | 12:00 AM
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From left: Cherry Manasseh with her two powerful daughters, Dr Donna Manasseh, breast cancer surgeon, and Regina Jensin, attorney-at-law.
Yvonne Johnson and businessman Stephen Jones who hosted the reception at his home.
Fashion designer Robyn Sweeney and New York-based journalist Vinette Pryce.
Dr Sandra Phillips (left), paediatric cardiologist, and Gloria Buck, United Kingdom registered nurse, pose for the camera.
Dr Donna Manasseh (right) and Audrey Budhai of the Child Development Agency.
Geoff and Randy Lewis are in a loving mood.
Marketer Andrea C. Whyte (left) and managing director of AICAD Service Professionals, Dacia Smith, at a welcome cocktail reception.
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Donna-Marie Manasseh, MD, FACS, is the chief of breast surgery and co-director of the Women's Breast Health Center at The Stamford Hospital, an affiliate of New York Presbyterian Hospital. She is a breast surgical oncologist who received her medical degree from Harvard Medical School.

Dr Manasseh gave the keynote presentation at an open forum on the topic 'Straight Talk on Breast Cancer' on Saturday, May 28 at the Alhambra Hotel.


A Jamaican by birth, Dr Manasseh was honoured and excited to be participating and giving back to Jamaica.


She was hosted at a reception on Friday, May 27.

Photos by Janet Silvera