Utah Women & Leadership Podcast
The mission of the Utah Women & Leadership Project is to strengthen the impact of Utah girls, women, and families. We serve Utah and its residents by 1) producing relevant, trustworthy, and applicable research; 2) creating and gathering valuable research-based resources; and 3) convening trainings and events that inform, inspire, and ignite growth and change for all Utahns. We are moving mountains for Utah women! Hosted by Utah State University.
Utah Women & Leadership Podcast
Mammography Among Utah Women: A 2023 Update
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Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death for women in the United States (US) and the leading cause of cancer death for women in the state of Utah. One in eight women in the US will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Mammography has been shown to reduce breast cancer mortality and thus is a critical screening tool that can increase the chance of early detection and treatment. This episode highlights a Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) research snapshot that charts current Utah mammography rates and discusses mammography more generally. Dr. Susan Madsen, Founding Director of the UWLP, is joined by Dr. Sarah Colonna, a physician with the Center for Excellence in Women’s Health, Huntsman Cancer Institute, and Marie Nagata, Program Manager for the Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program for the Utah Department of Health and Human Services.