Personal profile
Personal profile
Treatment Philosophy
I am acutely aware of the impact that a breast cancer diagnosis has on an individual. I do my best to foster a positive environment in which to start my patients' course of treatment and take the time to explain the pros and cons of each treatment option, so that they can make an informed decision. My treatment philosophy also includes, not just an emphasis on successful treatment, but also preserving a good cosmetic outcome. I feel fortunate to be a fellowship trained, very highly specialized clinician practicing at Fox Chase Cancer Center, which is an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, because this combination of factors allows me, and our treatment team, to focus on one thing all day, every day, and do it well: curing breast cancer. Additionally, what may be rarely seen by others, such as unusual pathology results, complex cases, or rare clinical situations (such as male breast cancer or breast cancers whose primary tumor cannot be found), I see frequently. I enjoy using that experience to help individuals where it may be hard for them to find expertise for their specific concern. When it comes to curing breast cancers of all types, I think there is nothing more rewarding that I could do as a clinician.
Research interests
Health services research, breast imaging, breast cancer, population studies; Sentinel node biopsy in breast cancer; Novel treatment modalities for breast cancer; Breast cancer clinical trials; Breast imaging and cancer outcomes, Disparities in breast cancer, Male and female breast cancer.
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External positions
Vice Chair of the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, Chair of Executive Committee
Nov 14 2024 → …
Fellow, Philadelphia Academy of Surgery
Dec 2 2022 → …
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ASO Visual Abstract: Axillary Management Trends and Survival in Men Undergoing Mastectomy with Positive Sentinel Nodes
Fish, E. M., Whittall, I., Lyons, W., Bleicher, R. J., Shulman, R. M., Chang, C., So, A. L., Porpiglia, A. S., Aggon, A. A. & Williams, A. D., Feb 2026, In: Annals of Surgical Oncology. 33, 2, p. 1240 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial
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Axillary Management Trends and Survival in Men Undergoing Mastectomy with Positive Sentinel Nodes
Fish, E. M., Whittall, I., Lyons, W., Bleicher, R. J., Shulman, R. M., Chang, C., So, A. L., Porpiglia, A. S., Aggon, A. A. & Williams, A. D., Feb 2026, In: Annals of Surgical Oncology. 33, 2, p. 1150-1161 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Role of Adjuvant Radiation Therapy in Treating Older Breast Cancer Patients With Low Adherence to Endocrine Therapy
Lubas, M. J., Hasler, J., Fredette, J., Sandoval-Leon, A., Bleicher, R., Williams, A., Taylor, L., Meyer, J. & Shulman, R., Jan 2026, In: Clinical Breast Cancer. 26, 1, p. 290-297.e3Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The role of regional nodal irradiation in clinically node-positive breast cancer patients who undergo neoadjuvant chemotherapy and breast-conserving surgery
Vasigh, M., Williams, A. D., Hasler, J. S., Aggon, A., Cohen, R., Shulman, R., Hayes, S. B., Anderson, P. R., Porpiglia, A. S., Pronovost, M. T., Pierotti, M., Cruz Pico, C. & Bleicher, R. J., Apr 2026, In: Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. 216, 2, 14.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Analysis of the 2024 Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship Match: Survey of Applicants’ and Program Directors’ Preferences Regarding In-Person Versus Virtual Interviews
The Society of Surgical Oncology/American Society of Breast Surgeons Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship Program Directors Committee, Oct 2025, In: Annals of Surgical Oncology. 32, 11, p. 8514-8522 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center Target Breast Cancer (The role of regional nodal irradiation in clinically node-positive breast cancer patients who undergo neoadjuvant chemotherapy and breast-conserving surgery)
Shulman, R. M., Bleicher, R. & Williams, A. D.
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