Mammograms, colonoscopies, and Pap Smears are some of the tests that detect cancer at an early stage when it’s most treatable. But then Covid-19 hit and disrupted healthcare and screening as we know it. The CDC now estimates that there will be tens of thousands of additional cancer deaths in the United States because of delayed screenings during the pandemic. THE BIG SCREEN is a documentary podcast about the past, present, and future of cancer detection, its role in improving health outcomes, and what happens without it.

In this episode, we put early detection under the microscope and uncover the fascinating history behind the technology that made cancer survivorship possible. Dr. Kirsten Gardner, Associate Professor of History at the University of Texas, San Antonio, recounts how women's groups kickstarted cancer awareness campaigns and started a movement that demanded better outcomes through early detection and treatment. And Dr. Lisa Richardson, Director of CDC's Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, talks about the importance of routine and accessible cancer screening for all.

The Big Screen is a product of OffScripHealth.

To learn more about rescheduling your cancer screening appointments, visit https://www.preventcancer.org/back-on-the-books/.

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