Breast cancer with Life Kit's Marielle Segarra

November 29, 2024 00:30:58
Breast cancer with Life Kit's Marielle Segarra
51 Percent
Breast cancer with Life Kit's Marielle Segarra

Nov 29 2024 | 00:30:58

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Show Notes

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. 

Guests: Marielle Segarra, host of Life Kit on NPR; Dr. Niraj Sharma, Cardinal Spine & Pain Medicine

You can listen to Life Kit's episode on breast cancer here

51% is a national production of WAMC Northeast Public Radio in Albany, New York. Jesse King is our producer and host. Our associate producer is Madeleine Reynolds, and our theme is "Lolita" by the Albany-based artist Girl Blue. 

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