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December 31, 2022 – More Than Just a Mammogram

Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie December 22, 2022 715 1

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Listen to Your Radio Doctor®, December 31, 2022 at 5 p.m. EST

> Listen on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT or anytime on Audacy.com.

We were heartbroken to hear that critically acclaimed actress Kirstie Alley died at such a young age. We send a message of heartfelt sympathy to her family. Upon learning that she was diagnosed with colorectal cancer only days before her tragic end, we thought it would be helpful to replay one of our best shows of the year. 

Tune in on Saturday, December 31, at 5 p.m., EST when host Dr. Marianne Ritchie chats with Jane R. Sharp, MD and Samir A. Shah, MD, FACG, FASGE, AGAF about the importance of screening for all cancers. 

For women, your cancer prevention plan includes “MORE than just a mammogram.” There is a common misconception that colorectal cancer is a man’s disease, leading many women to focus only on an annual mammogram and gynecology exam. Not true. Over a lifetime the risk is about the same in men and women. And… colon cancer can present differently in women than men. In addition, more people DIE from colorectal cancer than from breast cancer. Screenings for ALL cancers are important. The screening age for colorectal cancer is now 45… for all people  at average risk, and maybe younger depending on your personal and family history. 

Meet Our Guests:

Jane R. Sharp, MD

  • Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
  • Partner at Center for OB/GYN, a division of Southern New England’s Women’s Health

Samir A. Shah, MD, FACG, FASGE, AGAF

  • Clinical Professor of Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
  • Chief of Gastroenterology, The Miriam Hospital 
  • President, American College of Gastroenterology

Your Real Champion® 

“Forgiveness is next to Godliness“

Your Real Champion® – Dr. Steve Greenfield retired in 2021 after a life of service as a physician. Seeing images of the invasion of the Ukraine fueled him to go to the border in Poland and volunteer in a refugee camp to provide medical care. This 72-year-old retired doctor risked his own health and safety to help  innocent people during this humanitarian crisis. 

Each week, we highlight the Real Champions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community.

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Tune in every Saturday at 5 p.m. EST to Talk Radio 1210 AM WPHT or listen anytime at Audacy.com!

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