October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the goal of this episode is to provide BIPOC and disadvantaged communities with the knowledge that they need to combat high mortality rates associated with breast cancer. Although, black women comprise 12% of new breast cancer diagnoses their rate of mortality comprises 41% of breast cancer cases. This episode seeks to provide knowledge and prevention strategies to mitigate the high rate of mortality among women of color as it relates to breast cancer. This episode features Dr. Wendy Goodall-McDonald, is a board certified OB/GYN and graduate of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine who practices in Chicago at Northwestern Prentice Women's Hospital. Dr. Goodall-McDonald, also known as Dr. Every Woman shares evidence-based health information to educate the masses and inspire future physicians through music and literature in fun and innovative ways using her social media platform on Instagram @dreverywoman. Throughout this episode Dr. Goodall-McDonald provides pertinent information regarding breast cancer screenings, monthly breast exams, and important signs and symptoms that may be of concern.
