Miami Cancer Institute / American Cancer Society

Segment 1: Miami Cancer Institute at Baptist Health. Guest: Dr. Lauren Carcas, Breast Oncologist. On the first weekend of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Carcas reveals the stunning statistic - the number of women getting their annual screening mammograms has decreased 80% since March, when the Covid-19 Pandemic began to spread. She urges women not to wait because the delay can allow breast cancer to progress, potentially making it more difficult to treat and requiring more invasive procedures. She reassures women about Covid safety measures in place at imaging centers. Throughout October, Miami Cancer Institute at Baptist Health is offering $50 screening mammograms and $100 diagnostic mammograms. http://www.cancer.baptisthealth.net, 786-596-2000 Segment 2: American Cancer Society, 'Real Men Wear Pink'. Guests: Peter Rose, Community Development Manager, Southeast Region. James Jackson, Volunteer Board Member, Real Men Wear PinkAmbassador Rose talks about how the American Cancer Society is finding new ways to raise funds during Covid, with digital events so the organization can continue to provide patient services and fund research. Jackson shares the story of his cancer battle - now a 13-year survivor; and the help he received from the American Cancer Society that made him a passionate advocate. He founded and is an Ambassador for the 'Real Men Wear Pink' fundraising initiative during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. http://www.realmenwearpinkacs.org/browardfl. http://www.cancer.org