Dr. Robert B. Donoway & Kathryn A. Donoway Pay It Forward

FEATURE STORY Dr. Robert B. Donoway & Kathryn A. Donoway Pay It Forward

BY TERRY JAILLET

When Dr. Robert Donoway and Kathryn Donoway were planning their wedding, they knew it would be different than most. Getting married during the pandemic presented some challenges, but what set their marriage apart was the present they gave to each other and the community at large: The Donoway Center Foundation for Pancreatic, Liver, and Advanced Cancer Research. The foundation is an outgrowth of their desire to give back and, at the same time, to advance medical science.

“When we see how others suffer during their cancer treatment we knew there were things we could do to improve on it,” commented Dr. Donoway, “for years, I provided cancer surgery to many who couldn’t pay or could only a small portion. When Kathryn suggested that we ask our wedding guests to contribute to the Foundation, rather than the usual gifts, it just seemed quite natural.”

Dr. Donoway has been at the forefront of the fight against cancer for over 30 years. He treats around 3,000 patients a year from around the world, not just South Florida. In a typical year, Dr. Donoway operates on 500-750 new cancer patients with an emphasis on cancers of the pancreas, liver, and breast, and treating melanoma and sarcoma.

Bride, Kathryn A. Donoway & her daughter, Sindi Anderson-Munoz

“for years, I provided cancer surgery to many who couldn’t pay or could only a small portion. When Kathryn suggested that we ask our wedding guests to contribute to the Foundation, rather than the usual gifts, it just seemed quite natural.”

Over the years, The Donoway Center has pioneered new therapies, like the tumor ablation program. These treatments are very promising and point toward a brighter future for many patients, especially those suffering from pancreatic cancer. Partners in Life

The Donoways are both at home and in the office. After meeting in 2007, it was clear that Kathryn’s business degree and legal background would be ideal in reorganizing Dr. Donoway’s surgical oncology practice. Kathryn has managed the practice since 2009. She runs the office, located in the Presidential Circle in Hollywood, like a fine-tuned machine. What many people don’t see, however, is Kathryn’s charitable side when she is helping cancer patients navigate the insurance jungle or deal with a troubling diagnosis during the COVID crisis. Cancer Treatment During a Pandemic

Unfortunately, cancer does not go away during an infectious disease crisis. During the pandemic, The

Donoway Center has remained open and operating. In fact, Dr. Donoway has not missed a single office hour of appointments. And, thanks to the protocols put in place by Kathryn, none of their patients have contracted COVID during treatment.

The Donoway Center has embraced telemedicine, which makes follow-up and international consultations easier. In keeping with their efforts to help, the Donoways have donated the fees from the international consultations to the Foundation.

“Our goals for the foundation are both aspirational and inspirational. We look to provide an opportunity to undergo the cutting-edge treatments insurance companies often deny,” said Dr. Donoway, “In addition, there are many areas that warrant further investigation in determining early diagnoses. Though universities and cancer centers do a great job most forget that over 80% of patients receive their care in the community they live in.”

The launch of the foundation has been incredibly well received by current patients, “People really are generous, and having suffered they want others to suffer less.”

Members of the community are welcome to contribute to The Donoway Center Foundation for Pancreatic, Liver, and Advanced Cancer Research. For more information or to contribute visit or call their office at 954-986-6366

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