Pathology is not just about samples and slides—it’s about people, communities, and the stories behind every diagnosis. Beyond the Test: Connecting Communities Through Pathology, brought to you by the CAP Foundation, shines a light on how pathologists are advancing health equity and shaping the future of care.

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Episode #2: The Visibility Gap: Part 2

This episode focuses around the CAP Foundation’s initiatives to address health disparities, particularly through the See, Test & Treat®program. Participants share personal health journeys, emphasizing the importance of early detection and access to healthcare. The discussion highlights the empowering experiences of individuals who have navigated the healthcare system, the critical role of pathologists, and the need for advocacy in health awareness. Overall, the dialogue underscores the transformative impact of community health programs in improving patient care and outcomes.

Featured Guests

• Sara Herbek, Esq – Director, CAP Foundation Board and daughter of See, Test & Treat founder, Dr. Gene Herbek.
• Diane Duggan – See, Test & Treat advocate and patient at the 2021 program at Cambridge Health Alliance in Cambridge, MA.

Resources & Links:

• Donate to support the CAP Foundation: https://foundation.cap.org/donate/
• Learn more about the CAP Foundation: https://foundation.cap.org
• Learn more about See, Test & Treat: https://foundation.cap.org/see-test-treat/
• “Remembering Dr. Gene Herbek, See, Test & Treat Founder“: https://foundation.cap.org/ourstories/remembering-dr-gene-herbek-see-test-treat-founder/
• “Q&A: Sara Herbek on Legacy and the Foundation”: https://foundation.cap.org/ourstories/qa-sara-herbek-on-legacy-and-the-foundation/
• U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Breast Cancer: Screening Recommendation. (2024). Screening now begins at age 40 for women at average risk. https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/breast-cancer-screening
• U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Colorectal Cancer: Screening Recommendation. (2021). Screening begins at age 45 for adults at average risk. https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/colorectal-cancer-screening
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Cancer Screening Test Use — United States, 2021. (2023). Nearly one in four U.S. women are not up to date on cervical cancer screening. https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2023/23_0071.htm
• Susan G. Komen Foundation. Breast Cancer Screening Disparities. (2024). About 50% of uninsured women reported having a mammogram in the past two years, compared with 83% of privately insured women. https://www.komen.org/breast-cancer/screening/screening-disparities
• Metter, D. M., et al. Trends in the U.S. and Canadian Pathologist Workforces From 2007 to 2017. JAMA Network Open. (2020). Highlights a growing shortage of pathologists amid increasing diagnostic demand. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2768341