In another life, Nikia Clark Robinson might have been a teacher, following in her mother’s footsteps.

When Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center first introduced EDDY – Early Detection Driven to You – three years ago, it was a groundbreaking concept: Bring low-dose CT lung cancer screenings out of the hospital and into the community. 

Take a moment to think about how long it takes to walk from one area of your home to another, both in terms of distance and time. It’s such a relatively easy task that it’s almost done without thinking.

No one wants to hear the words “You have cancer.” It’s a diagnosis that raises fear of the unknown, no matter the prognosis. Decisions typically need to take place quickly and, for many people, the future can feel precarious.