“I feel a strong and personal commitment to the American Cancer Society and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Having treated breast cancer patients for over 25 years and seeing firsthand the suffering that thousands of families have to endure when yet another woman is diagnosed with this disease, makes this cause even more pressing,” said Dr. Silva, a hematologist/oncologist in Miami. So when the American Cancer Society asked me to lead their breast cancer awareness walk in Miami, I did not hesitate.”

 

Dr. Silva recently launched a new cancer center at Larkin Community Hospital. Before that, he was on staff at the University of Miami Hospital for 14 years in the clinical role of Attending Physician in Medical Oncology and Hematology and Director of Breast Cancer Education with a special focus in fighting breast cancer.