Kim’s story: a fight against breast cancer
Kim Mardis shares how resources from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee helped with her diagnosis and healing
Kim Mardis shares how resources from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee helped with her diagnosis and healing
Dr. Lisa Staton, a medical director for BlueCare Tennessee, says that knowledge about breast cancer could save your life—or the life of someone you love.
Dr. Edwin Thorpe, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, discusses the importance of Pap smears in the early detection and prevention of cervical cancer, including younger females.
Dr. Calvin Channell, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains changes in testing guidelines.
Carla Henson was weeks away from having a mammogram in 2004 when she noticed symptoms that wouldn’t let her wait for that screening before seeing a doctor.
BlueCross employee Darlene Carroll talks about the symptoms that sent her for help and how she’s working to stay healthy.
Dr. Lakisha Crigler, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says females are more likely than men to experience sight-threatening issues.
Dr. Edwin Thorpe, medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee says while there is no known way to prevent ovarian cancer, there are a few things you can do that may lower your risk.
Dr. Robert Yates, an OB/GYN and corporate medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee in Memphis, says screenings have dramatically lowered the death rate of cervical cancer.
Laura Apyan, Women’s Health Case Manager and Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains why females living now may be more likely to get breast cancer than prior generations.