Overview
I am a hematology/oncology specialist who first decided to work with cancer patients after volunteering for several years at the Duke Cancer Patient Support Program. I have a concentration in breast cancer but treat all types of cancer and blood disorders. I have been privileged to work with a very diverse, multicultural patient population from all areas of the world. I feel that it is very important to take a multidisciplinary approach to address all patient needs throughout their cancer journey. I remain deeply committed to that goal, involving their caregivers and all other team members to provide the highest level of support and patient care. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York and did my medical training in the Washington, D.C. region. In my free time, I enjoy being a wife and devoted mother to two sons, going to the opera, singing, traveling, and cooking.
Dr. Howard is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS).
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Locations
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
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Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Breast CancerDr. Howard isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Howard isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Advanced
- Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome
- Experienced
- Acute Mountain SicknessDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Acute Mountain Sickness.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Anal CancerDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Chromophobe Renal Cell CarcinomaDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.