“Very, very important”: how a mammogram may have saved Dot Efferson’s life
October 30, 2025
Even though she didn’t feel like it, Dot Efferson forced herself to go in for her mammogram. It may well have saved her life. In
No two patients experience the same cancer story. Every patient we serve gets customized care tailored to their personal needs and diagnosis.
Even though she didn’t feel like it, Dot Efferson forced herself to go in for her mammogram. It may well have saved her life. In
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