How a Lifetime Risk Assessment Test Saved News Director Sarah Burke's Life

Early Detection of Breast Cancer

• 🎯 Sarah Burke, News Director for WCBS TV and CBS News New York, was diagnosed with Stage 0 breast cancer early this year.
• 💡 A lifetime risk assessment test, which involves answering a series of questions, identified her risk as over 20%.
• 🏥 This higher risk made her eligible for an MRI covered by insurance, which detected the cancer at a very early stage.

The Impact of Early Diagnosis

• 🎗️ The cancer was located near her chest wall and obscured by dense breast tissue, making it undetectable by mammogram alone.
• ✅ An MRI was crucial for catching the cancer early, allowing for a double mastectomy in March, followed by reconstruction.
• 💖 Burke emphasizes the 24/7 support she received from her team, highlighting the importance of a strong support system during a difficult journey.

Advocating for Risk Assessment

• 📣 Burke is sharing her story to encourage more women to get the risk assessment test, as many are unaware of it.
• 🗣️ She believes personal stories are vital for putting a face to statistics and facts, making health information more relatable.
• ✨ Her experience has been described as lucky and a blessing, driving her to give back and advocate for this life-saving screening tool.