Reviewer of the month

It has been many years since I first met Daniel Buttros. He was still very young and completing his medical residency in the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Botucatu Medical School, São Paulo State University (UNESP), where I served as one of his mentors. Over the years, the relationship between mentor and resident grew into a genuine, brotherly friendship.

From the outset, Daniel stood out not only for his dedication to study and science, but above all for the humane, sensitive, and compassionate way in which he cared for his patients. Indeed, this natural ability to connect with others through respect and empathy seems to be a hallmark of the Buttros family.

Daniel completed his specialist training in breast medicine and all of his postgraduate education at UNESP, building an admirable career as a physician, researcher, and educator. Today, he is a faculty member in the university's graduate program and has developed a distinctive calling within breast medicine: advancing comprehensive care for women with breast cancer, with attention to dimensions that extend far beyond the treatment of the disease itself.

His research addresses highly relevant topics, including cardiovascular health, quality of life, physical activity, and spirituality. Taken together, these studies reflect his conviction that caring for a woman with breast cancer means seeing her as a whole person and recognizing her physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.

Today, Daniel is a leading figure in breast medicine in the field of comprehensive, compassionate care. I often say that he has placed his gifts at the service of others—and perhaps no words better capture the essence of his journey.

In addition to being a physician, researcher, and educator, Daniel has become an influential science communicator on social media. He has a remarkable ability to translate complex scientific subjects, always grounded in the best available evidence, into language that is clear, warm, and thoughtful. In doing so, he offers women not only reliable information, but also reassurance and hope.

There is another detail that speaks volumes about the way Daniel understands and practices medicine. He often mentions that he keeps on his desk a photograph of the team from CAM—the Laurival Antônio de Luca Center for Breast Assessment in Botucatu. It is far more than a cherished keepsake. The photograph represents his roots and serves both as a reminder and a compass, keeping alive the values that guide his work: an ethical, responsible, and profoundly humane approach to breast medicine.

Daniel has grown immensely as a scientist, while also embracing an equally important role: bringing breast medicine closer to women and to society. Through his work, he shows that our specialty is concerned not only with diagnosing and treating disease, but with caring for women throughout every stage of their journey.

His career brings together knowledge, sensitivity, and an unwavering commitment to people. I am deeply proud to have contributed to his training and, above all, to be able to call him my friend.

Prof. Eduardo Carvalho Pessoa, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Botucatu Medical School, São Paulo State University (UNESP)
Faculty Member, Graduate Program in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Botucatu Medical School, UNESP
President, Brazilian Society of Mastology – São Paulo Regional Chapter (2023–2025)

Chair, National Commission on Breast Imaging, FEBRASGO

Chair, National TEMA Examination Commission (2025–2028)