breast cancer

We are joined by Dr. Claudia Lago of Nuvance Health. Dr. Lago is a board-certified general surgeon who is fellowship-trained in breast surgical oncology. Ray Graf hosts.

On this week's 51%, WAMC's Ian Pickus speaks with NPR Life Kit host Marielle Segarra about the importance of breast cancer screening, and her own battle with breast cancer as a woman in her mid-30s. We also speak with Dr. Niraj Sharma of Cardinal Spine & Pain Medicine about some non-surgical treatments for chronic pain, and the struggles faced by independent, small-town doctors.

On this week’s 51%, we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month and learn why doctors are being instructed to tell patients about their breast density after mammograms. We also speak with Dr. Elizabeth Lucal of Nuvance Health about the impacts of iron deficiency and anemia on women. And Natasha Senjanovic of the New York Public News Network brings us a report on how the healthcare industry is responding to one of the top causes of maternal mortality: femicide.

We talk breast health and surgery with Dr. Lynn Choi of Albany Medical College. Ray Graf hosts.

An interview with Francesca Olsen.

We talk breast health and surgery with Dr. Lynn Choi of Albany Medical College. Ray Graf hosts.

Joining us for Medical Monday is Dr. Lisa Curcio of Nuvance Health. She'll take your calls about cancer, and living your best life after cancer. Call with your question. 800-348-2551. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Today we welcome Dr. Susan Boolbol, chief of breast surgical oncology and the breast program at Nuvance Health. Dr. Boolbol has a special interest in oncoplastic surgery and nipple-sparing mastectomy and she is a Hidden Scar certified surgeon. Ray Graf hosts.

Joining us for Medical Monday is Dr. Lisa Curcio of Nuvance Health. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.Dr. Curcio joined Nuvance Health to establish a breast surgery…