Hannah Storm of ESPN: Early Breast Cancer Detection
Join Dr. Thais Aliabadi and Mary Alice Haney as they sit down with Hannah Storm, an American television sports journalist and ESPN SportsCenter anchor. Hannah opens up about her personal experience with breast cancer and shares her advocacy for better access to healthcare for women and veterans with disabilities. She also discusses her foundation, The Hannah Storm Foundation, which supports children with vascular anomalies. From career beginnings to her friendship with Chris Evert, this conversation is informative with insights on navigating challenges in health and life. For more resources, visit our website: SheMDpodcast.com Follow us across social media: @SheMDpodcast Sponsors: Knowing your family's history of cancer is the first step to understanding your own cancer risk and may qualify you for the MyRisk Hereditary Cancer Test with RiskScore hereditary cancer test. It's easy, accurate and covered by most insurers. Learn more at myriad.ws/getmyrisk Upgrade your nights and transform your days with Cozy Earth at cozyearth.com If you think that you or a loved one could be struggling with an eating disorder, Equip can help you achieve lasting recovery. Visit Equip.health/shemd to learn more. Visit equelle.com and use code SHEMD20 at checkout for 20% off your first month with your first subscription. And the best part: their 90-day money back guarantee so you've got nothing to lose! Arya: It’s easy to get started with a fun, private quiz to understand you as a couple.Use what’s in the box to think outside of the box! USE CODE SHEMD for 15% off today! Go to Zocdoc.com/SHEMD and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. The find and book a top-rated doctor today. If you want to take ownership of your health, it starts with AG1. Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/shemd In This Episode: [4:50] Hannah shares how she started her career and the origin of the name “Storm”[8:43] Hannah’s foundation, The Hannah Storm Foundation, and discrimination of disabled[20:04] Hannah shares her diagnosis journey and her friendship with Chris Evert[27:10] Discussion of dense breasts and family members who have had cancer[38:19] Hannah discusses the response she received when she revealed her diagnosis and the advice she has for young women who want to enter the sports field Guest Biography: Hannah Storm is an award-winning journalist, producer, and director. She joined ESPN in 2008, and currently anchors the 2pm and weekend editions of SportsCenter. During her time at ESPN, Storm has held prominent hosting roles with special events like the ESPYs, and major live sporting events like Wimbledon, the NBA Finals, and the Super Bowl. Resources: Hannah Storm LinkedIn Hannah Storm Instagram Paralyzed Veterans of America Hannahstormfoundation.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.