Video: East Bay Mom Advocates for Early Detection, Treatment

Oct 28, 2024

Monique Binkley Smith

East Bay resident Ronellyn Junius knew something wasn’t quite right –she felt a pain in her left beast. So she made an appointment to see her doctor who recommended she get a mammogram at the Carol Ann Read Breast Health Center. Her subsequent breast cancer diagnosis was a shock to the mother of two who was just 38 at the time, but after treatment at Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, she’s back to living her life and advocating for mammograms and early detection.

Watch Junius’ heartwarming story:

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