White Breast Township, Warren County, Iowa

STAR 99.1 Partners With PINK Breast Center to Promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Inspire Women to Get Mammograms

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Friday, November 19, 2021

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, breast cancer survivors shared their stories with Kristen James of STAR 99.1 to inspire women to advocate for themselves and encourage them to get their annual mammograms.

Key Points: 
  • In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, breast cancer survivors shared their stories with Kristen James of STAR 99.1 to inspire women to advocate for themselves and encourage them to get their annual mammograms.
  • Ms. James also interviewed Dr. Lisa Sheppard to dispel common myths about breast cancer and educate women about the latest mammography technology.
  • This technology [3D mammo plus Artificial Intelligence] has made a tremendous impact on patient care at PINK Breast Center, according to Lisa Sheppard, MD, founder of PINK Breast Center.
  • Because there is a 99% survival rate for women with breast cancer when it is detected early, STAR 99.1 and PINK Breast Center partnered to urge women to learn about all their options and be vigilant about their health.