Breast Cancer is the most common cancer among women in Vermont, yet fewer women are getting screened than in previous generations. 

Join cancer researcher Sarah Nowak of University of Vermont Cancer Center to discuss troubling new research that highlights declining mammography rates across Vermont – and what those trends could mean for women’s health. 

We explore how shifts in national screening guidelines, changing perceptions of risk, personal experiences and broader health care trends may be influencing women’s decisions about breast cancer screening. The conversation also examines the lasting effects of guideline changes made more than a decade ago and what researchers are still trying to understand about the gap between awareness and action. 

Whether you’re approaching screening age, supporting a loved one or interested in how public health recommendations influence everyday decisions, this conversation offers a fascinating look at how health behaviors spread through families and communities, and how those experiences can shape decisions about preventative care for one of the most significant women’s health challenges facing Vermont today.