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The Jeff and Jessica Quintin Family

Jeffrey and Jessica have been married since 2001 and reside in Ocean City, New Jersey with their two daughters, Julia age 3 and Ella age 1. Jessica enjoys staying home and raising Julia and Ella while Jeff works selling real estate for Prudential Fox and Roach Realtors. They enjoy traveling, boating, skiing, riding bikes, and most of all their two beautiful daughters.

About Us

On October 17, 2006 Jessica Quintin was diagnosed with having a cancerous tumor of the parotid gland (the main salivary gland). After a successful surgery and 30 treatments of radiation, she was able to win this battle against cancer with the help of positive thoughts, prayer, and the access to the best treatments available at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

When Jessica describes her experience with Jefferson Hospital she says “right from the beginning, I felt a connection with the nursing staff, my doctor (Dr. Mitch Machtay) and the radiation techs. From my initial consult to my last visit, the staff at Jefferson were warm, compassionate, professional, and patient. They really made me feel like they were on my side, and that together as a team, we could beat this thing!” As a result of this experience, Jeffrey and Jessica were inspired to establish The Quintin Foundation.

Together, with their families, friends and many others from their close-knit beach community, Jeff and Jessica have committed themselves to raising money and community awareness for the fight against cancer. The Quintin Foundation’s motivation and fundraisers will benefit the Jefferson Cancer Network at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, a group of hospitals in the region dedicated to improving cancer care and clinical research.

UPDATE

On Thursday May 3, 2007, after a lengthy and thorough MRI at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jessica recieved the great news that she is cancer free! Her surgery and radiation was a complete success and she thanks all of those who have been praying for her. She is looking forward to spending a relaxing summer with her husband and two daughters.

The Jefferson Cancer Network

The Jefferson Cancer Network was established to provide patients access to the latest findings in cancer research, technology, and treatment. Jefferson’s team of cancer specialists, cited “Best Doctors in America,” delivers breakthrough treatment with compassion and with the support of state-of-the-art technology. They have expanding clinical programs in cancer diagnosis and treatment, basic biology research, and translational and clinical research. They also have innovative therapies and clinical trial participation opportunities for breast, lung, prostate, colon and rectal, and head and neck cancer. Their approaches hold great promise for changing the future of cancer care.