KT STRONG
In October 2023, Katie faced a new challenge when diagnosed with the genetic cancer mutation CDH1, leading to a battle with gastric stomach cancer and a full stomach removal. Undeterred, she launched a research fund for gastric stomach cancer under the banner of KT STRONG, with Dr. Vivian Strong leading the charge.
Meet My Doctors
Surgeon
Vivian E. Strong, MD, FACS
I am a board-certified surgeon with advanced training in minimally invasive techniques (laparoscopy and robotic surgery). I am dedicated to applying my technical expertise and clinical interests primarily to patients with stomach (gastric) cancer and adrenal tumors.
Breast Surgeon
George Plitas, MD
I am a surgical oncologist who specializes in the treatment of patients with breast cancer. My colleagues and I on the Breast Disease Management Team (which includes breast surgeons, plastic surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, and pathologists) provide state-of the-art, compassionate care for breast cancer patients.
I specialize in breast cancer surgery and provide the full range of procedures including breast conservation surgery (lumpectomy), mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction, and sentinel lymph node biopsy.
Gastroenterologist
Monika Laszkowska, MD, MS
I am a gastroenterologist specializing in prevention, early detection, and disease monitoring across a spectrum of gastrointestinal cancers, with a special focus in stomach cancer and hereditary cancer syndromes. I care for patients with a broad range of gastrointestinal (GI) problems and perform a variety of endoscopic procedures including upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, polypectomy, and feeding tube placement. I have a particular interest in developing new approaches for improving cancer detection.