Breast cancer is a very common cancer and the most common cancer for women. According to the American Cancer Society, in Vermont from 2014-2018, there were an average of 132 cases for every 100,000 women. It’s estimated that there will be 630 new female breast cancer cases and 80 deaths from breast cancer in 2022. The U.S. stats are similar to Vermont’s. While it is a very common cancer, we can treat it very well these days if it's found early.

In this month's Gifford Provider Podcast, Gifford general surgeon, Dr. Dawn Holman talks about the importance of screenings and the new technologies that allow breast cancer to be diagnosed early.

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Produced out of Gifford Medical Center in Randolph, Vermont, Gifford's providers share their medical experiences, relay information, and offer tips and advice to keep you physically and mentally well. Gifford is a non-profit Critical Access Hospital and Federally Qualified Health Center with a total of nine locations in beautiful central Vermont. The main medical center is home to a 24-hour emergency department, inpatient and rehabilitation units, renowned Birthing Center, an accredited cancer program, advanced diagnostic imaging, surgery, and much more.