WABC‑TV anchor Liz Cho will host the annual “Breakthroughs for Breast Cancer” special on Oct. 4, showcasing a new contrast‑enhanced mammography technique that can detect up to four times more cancers in dense breasts than standard screening.
Contrast‑enhanced mammography offers hope
The iodine‑based dye used in the new scan highlights abnormal tissue, allowing radiologists to spot tumors earlier. The technology may also cost less than a 3‑D mammogram, take less time, and reduce the need for follow‑up procedures.
Local story: New Jersey woman’s diagnosis
The program features a New Jersey resident who, at age 31, sought medical help for skin symptoms that were dismissed as eczema for two years. At 33 she received a diagnosis of stage 3 triple‑negative breast cancer.
She underwent a double mastectomy and chemotherapy, and shared how she told her eight‑year‑old daughter about the disease. Her experience underscores the importance of accurate, early detection, especially for women with dense breast tissue.
Additional breakthroughs highlighted
The special also previews a high‑tech robotic surgery that improves outcomes for breast‑cancer survivors, even decades after mastectomy. Another segment discusses a surgical technique that reconnects tiny lymphatic vessels to treat lymphedema, a painful condition affecting many post‑surgery patients.
By presenting these advances, the half‑hour program aims to inform viewers about cutting‑edge options that can save lives and improve quality of care for breast‑cancer patients across the region.
Original reporting: Brookhaven News – ABC7 New York — read the source article.
