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Barbara Ashley, RN, MSN, ANP

Barbara Ashley, RN, MSN, ANP

FIELD: Breast Cancer and Breast Disease

POSITION/TITLE: Oncology Nurse, The Breast Center at Mercy

BACKGROUND: A graduate of Syracuse University with a bachelor's degree in nursing, Ashley received her master's degree in nursing at Catholic University. She received her nurse practitioner training at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing.

At Mercy, Ashley is responsible for evaluation and follow-up of women with benign breast problems and breast cancer. She also provides assessment of cancer-related risk and long term care for women.

MISCELLANEOUS: Ashley coordinates a community project funded by the Jacob and Hilde Blauster Foundation addressing breast cancer screening needs of the healthy elderly.