After my breast cancer diagnosis and surgery plus radiation, I had questions about adjuvant therapy recommended by one doctor, and not the other.  I had a heart-to-heart chat with Dr. Ravdin at one of  the earliest  breast cancer conferences in San Francisco, which he attended…. And he cleared the issue up for me completely!  I was just starting my breast cancer research advocacy commitment with UCSF - It  meant so much to me that he gave such clear reasoning for his answer.  RIP Dr. Ravdin - you were truly a one-of-a-kind medical advocate among all your talents!

I was in awe of Peter, who was my eldest cousin. As we mostly lived overseas in the  1960s, I got to know Peter best when we stayed with his family while looking for a house after moving back to the US. Peter would then occasionally visit us while attending Cornell and during later education. He'd talk about his studies, the lab, his interests, so it was no surprise he went on to study medicine, as so many in our family had done. When our brother was diagnosed with cancer, Peter guided him through, for which I will always be grateful. I'll miss his gentle soul, his intellect and the deep love he had for his wife and daughter. 
Rest peacefully, Peter ~

Peter will be remembered for all the contributions he made to improving the lives and care of women with breast cancer. He had a unique ability to combine technology, medicine, and biology, creating innovative approaches to care.

Peter is a legend. Before I moved to San Antonio his name was connected with everything breast cancer related. When I was being recruited I asked the folks at the CTRC: "Are you sure you want to recruit me? How can I follow in Peter's footsteps? ". And then I had the honor to meet him. Such a special mind. Such a beautiful heart. So intimidating, but not because he wanted to be intimidating but because I knew what his contributions to the field were. But he was also generous and kind. We met again a couple of months ago. He wanted to come back. He had that fire in his eyes. He wanted to do so much. He wanted to contribute. His brain wouldn't stop for even a second. You could see it. He had so much to give us all. Anne-Marie I will miss him. I am sad I didn't get to work with him. We were so close. My heart is with you all and Peter will always be in my mind every time I walk through the doors of our cancer center. Love Virginia

Peter influenced a whole generation of oncologists who care for women by his exemplary bedside skills in caring for them--I met women in clinic who remembered him from nearly 20 years ago and their eyes sparkled when they spoke about him. That connection at the bedside was enhanced by Peter's commitment to research, and his contributions that enhanced the care of so many the world over. He taught a whole generation of cancer doctors in training--"fellows"--who were stimulated to think, ask questions, and came away with a deeper understanding of cancer prevention and treatment. We remember his humor--giggles bubbling over to stop coherent speech. We recall his love of art, of orchids and plants--he even set up an irrigation system for a small roof garden at the Cancer Center. He found time to house and feed kittens in his office using a dropper, and his face lit up at the joy of seeing a pet thrive. The Oxford dons who benefited from his statistical mind sent him a tie with their emblem embossed, hoping that they could influence his sartorial playbook--it sat collecting dust in an unused desk drawer. The world will be a less interesting place without him.

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Peter Marcus Ravdin, MD, PhD

3 junio, 1949 – 7 febrero, 2025

Porter Loring Mortuary - North

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