Katie Couric's Breast Cancer Diagnosis Sparks New Urgency.

Katie Couric, who was diagnosed with stage IA HER2-negative breast cancer in the summer of 2022, is using her experience to raise awareness about breast cancer screenings and access to healthcare. She emphasizes the need to destigmatize and demystify conversations about our bodies and to ensure that all women have access to the best doctors and high-tech equipment. Couric is particularly concerned about the lack of access for Black women, who have a 40% higher mortality rate due to a lack of screening, education, and access. She is advocating for health equity and for health insurance to cover mammograms and additional screenings such as ultrasounds and MRIs.