Mammothon 2024 interviews

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Tuesday kicks off the first day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and WIVB News 4 is partnering with Roswell Park to encourage women 40 and over to schedule their mammograms.

Check out interviews from the Mammothon below.

Practicing community outreach

How genetics play a role

How mammograms work and when to get screened

Study shows increase in women under 50 being diagnosed

Breast cancer survivor advocates for advancements in cancer research

La Esperanza y Vida program

The Witness Project

Wrapping up day one

Those with dense tissue should still be getting their mammogram

Helping those in indigenous communities

Technological advancements

Why is it important to get a mammogram?

Early detection

Resources for spanish-speakers

Importance of thorough testing

How to read a scan

All the care you need is at Roswell

Schedule a screening today

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Kayleigh Hunter-Gasperini joined the News 4 team in 2024 as a Digital Video Producer. She is a graduate of Chatham University.

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