Breast Care: an update
Why do women avoid getting a mammogram, despite knowing
it is the single most effective way to detect early tumors
in the breast? Is it the time involved, the cost, or perhaps
the fear of finding something and what that would
mean?
Early detection is the key to survival, and much is being
done to make mammograms more accessible, affordable,
and comfortable.
Through interviews with area providers, this series takes
a look at the recent advances in genetics, early detection
methods, surgical options, chemotherapy and radiation,
and patient services. Series produced
by WSKG’s Kathleen Cook, with funding provided by
a grant from the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Begin with a Mammogram
Click below to listen to an hour-long discussion with area
breast care specialists. We’ll discuss the advancements
in treatments, surgical options, patient services, payment
coverage and genetics
and why a mammogram is the starting point in breast care.
Hosted by WSKG's Kathleen Cook, with guests Susan
Kost,
Director
of the Breast Care Center at Wilson Hospital in Binghamton
NY;
Erin Houghton, a genetic counselor with
the Genetic Counseling Program at the Ferre Institute;
and
Bob Riter, Associate Director for Eductional
Services with the Ithaca Breast Care Alliance (and a
male breast
cancer survivor). Program aired
Tuesday October 30, 2007 on WSKG Radio.
 Listen
now (53 minutes):   
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