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The Shelley Irwin Show

A discussion about younger adults and cancer

By Shelley Irwin

Published May 6, 2024 at 10:22 AM EDT

The President of the College of American Pathologists, Dr. Donald Karcher, joins the show.

The President of the College of American Pathologists, Dr. Donald Karcher, discussing the soaring trend of younger adults being diagnosed with cancer. The importance of early detection and screening emphasized.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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