The Importance of Early Detection for Breast Cancer in Black and Hispanic Women

Black and Hispanic women are usually at later stages of breast cancer when they’re first diagnosed. That’s why it’s important for Black and Hispanic women to get regular mammograms. 

In this video, learn how to access free or low-cost mammograms, and when to start getting mammograms, according to Monique Gary, DO, FACS, a Breast Surgical Oncologist in Greater Philadelphia.

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Marisa Taylor Karas

Marisa Taylor Karas is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn who has covered health, gender, and technology for 15 years. She previously worked at The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera America, among other publications, and also served as managing editor of the Mellon Foundation in New York City.

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Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP

Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician. Prior to practicing medicine, she worked as a management consultant.

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