October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but the holidays are a good time to remind folks of good news too!
LANSING, MI – During Breast Cancer Awareness Month doctors say early detection is key to successful outcomes. After becoming a breast cancer survivor herself, Linda King, a caregiver at Sparrow who schedules patients for mammograms, is now sharing her story to encourage others to get those live-saving tests.
Here's that special story of a Sparrow caregiver who schedules patients for mammograms and who became a breast cancer patient herself. Here’s the video:
Sparrow oncologists encourage all women to get an annual clinical breast exam with your primary care physician and annual mammograms starting at age 40. You can learn more about breast cancer screenings at
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Sparrow is Mid-Michigan’s premier healthcare organization and includes hospitals in Lansing, Carson City, Charlotte, Ionia and St. John, as well as Sparrow Specialty Hospital, Sparrow Care Network, Sparrow Medical Group, the Michigan Athletic Club, and AL!VE. Sparrow is part of University of Michigan Health. Through the dedication of our 10,000 caregivers, Sparrow pursues a vision to be nationally recognized as a leader in quality and patient experience. For more information, visit Sparrow.org.
