Palm Beach County doctor earns honors for cancer research

Dr. Melissa Singer, named National Woman of the Year for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, is shown with one of her little patients, Hainsley, age 4.

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Dr. Melissa Singer of West Palm Beach has earned the title of National Woman of the Year for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 2007 Man & Woman of the Year campaign.

In just 10 weeks, Dr. Singer raised $289,000 to help the Society fund lifesaving cancer research and provide services to patients and their families.

Dr. Singer reached this goal by receiving more than 400 donations from over 25 states and eight countries.

“I couldn’t have achieved this goal without the support of many people, including my family, friends, and those committed to me and my practice,” said Dr. Singer. “But most importantly, it’s the children I treat and their families who inspire and motivate me in everything I do.”