Each week we share stories, advice and insights from those closest to care in Vermont and northern New York while exploring the local and national issues shaping health care.
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Beyond Family History: Understanding Your Breast Cancer Risk
What really happens during a mammogram? What does it mean to be called back for additional imaging? And does breast density really matter?
Dr. Lucy Lane, a radiologist and public health expert specializing in breast imaging, tackles these questions and more while discussing risk factors, screening guidelines and the realities of modern mammography. Along the way, she debunks common misconceptions about breast cancer, including the belief that family history is your primary risk factor, and explains why screening can reduce the risk of dying from the disease by up to 40%
Whether you’re preparing for your first mammogram, assessing your risk or helping a loved one navigate screening decisions, this episode offers practical information and expert guidance to help you make informed choices about your breast health
16 Oct 2026
Why Are Vermont Women Skipping Mammograms?
Breast Cancer is the most common cancer among women in Vermont, yet fewer women are getting screened.
Join cancer researcher Sarah Nowak of University of Vermont Cancer Center to discuss troubling new research that highlights declining mammography rates across Vermont – and what those trends could mean for women’s health.
We explore how shifts in national screening guidelines, changing perceptions of risk, personal experiences and broader health care trends may be influencing women’s decisions about breast cancer screening. The conversation also examines the lasting effects of guideline changes made more than a decade ago and what researchers are still trying to understand about the gap between awareness and action.
Whether you’re approaching screening age, supporting a loved one or interested in how public health recommendations influence everyday decisions, this conversation offers a fascinating look at how health behaviors spread through families and communities, and how those experiences can shape decisions about preventative care for one of the most significant women’s health challenges facing Vermont today.
9 Oct 2026
Perimenopause: What Actually Helps
You’ve recognized the symptoms. Now what actually helps?
Continue the conversation on perimenopause with Colleen Horan, MD; Kirsten Berggren, NP; and Karin Ward. Together they explore treatment options, lifestyle changes and the importance of making self-care a priority rather than an afterthought.
Whether you’re considering hormone therapy, looking for help feeling more like yourself again, or simply wondering what options exist, this candid conversation blends medical expertise and personal experience to offer practical strategies that can make a difference.
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