Court the Cure Funds New Tool for Breast Cancer Patients at NorthShore University HealthSystem
All proceeds to support research on quality of care, led by Katharine Yao, MD
Evanston, IL (August 28, 2017) - New research at NorthShore University HealthSystem will facilitate more informed decisions on surgical options for breast cancer patients. Funding will be provided in part by The North Shore Women's Platform Tennis League's (NSWPTL) upcoming Court the Cure event.
The 21st annual Court the Cure fundraiser will be held on Thursday, September 28. Nearly 300 players are expected to participate in the Platform Tennis fundraiser. Participation is spread across more than 24 clubs in the North Shore and western suburbs. A Pro-Amateur Tournament will also be held at the Winnetka Platform Tennis facility including 12 women players from various clubs and 12 pros from various clubs.
"We have fun playing paddle with friends for a great cause. The supporters of Court the Cure have made a real difference by funding breast cancer research at NorthShore. While the work is local, the impact is national.," says Debbie Learner, Court the Cure event co-chair.
Proceeds from Court the Cure will support a national survey overseen by Katharine A. Yao, MD, Chief of Division of Surgical Oncology (specializing in breast cancer) and Vice Chair of Research and Development at NorthShore. It will assess the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, physicians' attitudes about treatment options for noninvasive breast cancer and double mastectomy, and evaluate physicians' knowledge about breast cancer recurrence. "This research will help physicians to determine the best quality of care treatments for patients," said Dr. Yao.
This new research has implications for women across the country who are facing breast cancer, including Reagan Knauss of Deerfield. As an avid supporter of breast cancer issues, Knauss has participated in Court the Cure for the last 10 years. This year, she is returning as a breast cancer survivor, and is even more connected to the cause. "So many people we know are affected so I wanted to support the cause, even before I was diagnosed. When you get hit with that news, it changes everything," she explains. "It means more to me now, to get out there see all these women who are participating and supporting something special."
For more information on Court the Cure, visit www.nswptl.com.
Background:
Introduced by a small group of breast cancer survivors in 1996, Court the Cure has grown substantially to raise significant funds for breast cancer research. Tennis clubs throughout the Northshore and surrounding suburbs participate each year, including Birchwood Club, Michigan Shores, Northmoor, Skokie Country Club, Sunset Ridge Country Club, and Winnetka Park District.
About NorthShore University HealthSystem
NorthShore University HealthSystem is an integrated healthcare delivery system consistently ranked as a Top 15 Teaching Hospital in the U.S. The NorthShore system, headquartered in Evanston, IL, includes four hospitals - Evanston, Glenbrook, Highland Park and Skokie. NorthShore also includes a 900 physician multispecialty group practice, NorthShore Medical Group, located in over 100 locations in the Chicagoland area. NorthShore is a Magnet recognized organization, the first in Illinois to receive this prestigious honor as an entire system that demonstrates excellence in nursing and high standards in patient care. The system also supports the NorthShore Research Institute; the NorthShore Foundation; and the NorthShore Home & Hospice Services. In addition to launching Be Well Lake County, a community health initiative committed to providing greater access to comprehensive care, NorthShore contributes more than $210 million in charitable care and services to the communities it serves.