LITTLE ROCK - CARTI Cancer Center has recently added breast surgeon Jerri Fant, MD, FACS, and genetic counselor Marianne Lotito, MS, CGC, to its staff.

Dr. Fant, a surgical oncologist specializing in breast cancer management, brings more than 15 years' experience to CARTI and its patients. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a diplomat of the American Board of Surgery, a member of the Governor's Breast Cancer Control Advisory Board, and a volunteer for the American Cancer Society.

Dr. Fant earned her medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences before completing a fellowship in breast surgical oncology at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.

Marianne Lotito, MS, CGC

Lotito has returned to Arkansas after developing similar genetic programs in Seattle and the Northwest. She has 20 years experience in genetic counseling, including program implementation of genetic testing for hospitals and oncology practices around the country, as well as direct patient care.

Lotito holds a master of science degree in genetic counseling degree from University of Pittsburgh and is board certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling. She is a member of the professional education committee for the Arkansas Cancer Coalition.