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The Future of Detecting Breast Cancer

Early detection of breast cancer leads to a 99% survival rate - and the U.S. has made incredible progress in bringing down breast cancer mortality since the 1990s because of early detection and screening guidelines. But can technology go further? Dr. Rachel Brem, director of George Washington University's Breast Imaging and Intervention Center, tells Norah 'yes.' On this week's episode of Healthful, the two discuss artificial intelligence as a way to determine breast cancer risk and the possibility of a breath test to detect breast cancer. Plus, Norah discusses her own mammogram.

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Breast Cancer: The Rise in Younger Women

Rates of breast cancer are rising in young women. Why? Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky joins "Healthful" to explain the possible lifestyle factors and environmental exposures. She discusses what we can do to lower our risks. Plus, there's new research about why dense breasts may increase cancer risk. 50% of women have dense breasts, including Norah, and many have no idea. Dr. Teplinsky tells you what to ask for to find out if you're a part of that population.

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