As a woman diagnosed with breast cancer in my 30's, who now has leukemia, and continues to meet other breast cancer survivors who also have leukemia, I think that in addition to better diagnostic tools we need a better understanding of the impact radiation has on the body and to focus on ways to reduce our exposure. The debate over screening guidelines is not without merit, but it was without good communications counsel on how to educate women about the risks that come with radiation exposure. We need a stronger focus on our overall health, the overall risk of cancer, and the needs of regular, everyday women including cancer survivors.
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As a woman diagnosed with breast cancer in my 30's, who now has leukemia, and continues to meet other breast cancer survivors who also have leukemia, I think that in addition to better diagnostic tools we need a better understanding of the impact radiation has on the body and to focus on ways to reduce our exposure. The debate over screening guidelines is not without merit, but it was without good communications counsel on how to educate women about the risks that come with radiation exposure. We need a stronger focus on our overall health, the overall risk of cancer, and the needs of regular, everyday women including cancer survivors.
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