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The Shelley Irwin Show

A recent survey says men are behind on screenings and not taking charge of their health

By Shelley Irwin

Published July 2, 2024 at 10:59 AM EDT

Prevent Cancer Foundation's Kyra Meister discusses the needs to screen early to save lives.

A recent survey says men are behind on screenings and not taking charge of their health, from to Prevent Cancer Foundation Kyra Meister discusses the need to screen early to save lives.

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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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