Breast Cancer 5th Highest On National Index In New Hampshire

Diane LaVoie

May 8, 2025

Health

Congressman Chris Pappas says women in New Hampshire should focus on routine screening to achieve early detection

Pappas made the remarks when the New Hampshire Breast Cancer Coalition visited his office.

He said after the meeting that New Hampshire has the 5th highest rate of breast cancer in the United States.

Pappas encouraged women to consider routine screening as it was critical for early detection and better outcomes.

“Thank you to the Granite Staters for stopping by my office this week and all you do,” he said.

About the author

Diane LaVoie

With over two decades of business journalism experience, Diane LaVoie has been leading our business coverage since 2017. A Nashua native and UNH graduate, Diane spent ten years at the Boston Globe covering regional economics before returning to her home state to raise her family. Her specialty is connecting national economic trends to local impacts, making complex financial news accessible to everyday readers. Diane has developed a respected column, "Granite State Business," featuring profiles of local entrepreneurs and analyzing economic development in New Hampshire's diverse communities from the North Country to the Massachusetts border. She serves on the board of the New Hampshire Small Business Development Center and frequently speaks at community events about the state's economic outlook. Outside of work, Diane is an avid gardener, cookbook collector, and youth soccer coach. She lives in Bedford with her husband and twin daughters.