Health News You Can Use: Importance of Breast Cancer Preventive Screenings

Breast cancer became the most common cancer globally as of 2021 and is the most diagnosed cancer among American women.

This week we’re talking to Dr. Ruby Meierotto, Breast Radiologist at Saint Luke’s Cancer Institute about the importance of early detection, screening guidelines, and what you can be doing at home to aid in early detection.

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