NBC News reporter credits news story with saving her life

DETROIT – You’ve likely seen Kristen Dahlgren on “The Today Show” and on “Nightly News,” but what you may not know is that off-camera, she’s been battling a health crisis.

Dahlgren credits a story on breast cancer she did for NBC News with saving her life.

“I remember at the time thinking, ‘This story is going to save lives,’” Dahlgren said. “And I just had no idea that the life it would save would be mine.”

She’s hoping that sharing her story can help others.

You can watch the full story above.


About the Authors

Dr. McGeorge can be seen on Local 4 News helping Metro Detroiters with health concerns when he isn't helping save lives in the emergency room at Henry Ford Hospital.

Dane is a producer and media enthusiast. He previously worked freelance video production and writing jobs in Michigan, Georgia and Massachusetts. Dane graduated from the Specs Howard School of Media Arts.

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