Jessica Moser, 42, was diagnosed last year with cancer in both breasts. Fortunately it was detected early through a routine mammogram. "It saved my life," she said. Likewise for 46-year-old Sheila Slaughter. "Early detection saved my life. What more is there to say about that?" Under new guidelines however, these women, both under 50 with no known risk, would no longer be recommended for routine screening mammograms.
Dr. Holly Phillips joined WCBS-TV in January 2007 as medical reporter. Prior to that, she was a frequent contributor and medical expert for media outlets including NBC News, ABC News, CNN, MSNBC, CNBC and Fox News. More
Award-winning broadcast journalist Dr. Max Gomez rejoined WCBS-TV as a medical reporter in June 2007. An eight-time Emmy winner, Dr. Max serves on the national board of directors for the American Heart Association. More
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