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Mammogram Screening That Changed Everything
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Mammogram Screening That Changed Everything

What happens when a routine mammogram turns into a life-changing diagnosis? In this episode, we welcome Dicy A. Peppers, Supervisory Training Instructor with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Academy, breast cancer survivor and founder of Wonders of Womanhood, as she shares her powerful journey from diagnosis to recovery. Joining her is Stephen G. Barrett, MD, general surgeon, who led Dicy’s surgical care that supported her recovery with a quicker return to daily life. Together, they walk us through the emotional, physical and clinical realities of facing breast cancer and how today’s advanced tools are transforming patient outcomes. This episode is a powerful blend of humanity and innovation—and a reminder to never skip that annual screening. 

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