Breast Cancer, Part 1 (1997)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1997-10-24
Duration: 00:10:33
Subjects: Health | Breast cancer
Contributors:
- Collins, Robert Host
- Chapa, Arcie Reporter
- Salario, Mary Interviewee
- Winters, Gay Interviewee
- Madden, Robbie Interviewee
- Williams, Rosemary Interviewee
- Weatherspoon, Carolyn Interviewee
- Lee, Gerri Interviewee
Description
This segment from the October 24, 1997, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features the first part of Arcie Chapa’s report on breast cancer and the importance of early detection through annual mammograms. She highlights a program called Encore Plus, administered through the YWCA, that offers free mammograms to women in the Baton Rouge region. She interviews: Mary Salario, registered nurse; Dr. Gay Winters, radiologist; Robbie Madden, program developer for the YWCA and breast cancer survivor; Rosemary Williams, mammogram recipient; Carolyn Weatherspoon of Encore Plus and cancer survivor; and Gerri Lee, breast cancer survivor. Host: Robert Collins