“We would like to think that when we take a shower, shampoo our hair, or apply makeup, we are doing so without inflicting harm to ourselves. Being clean and pretty should not oblige us to increase our risk of cancer.”

American radiologist and author

Margaret I. Cuomo is an American radiologist and author on health issues, especially cancer prevention. She is the oldest child of former New York Governor Mario Cuomo and Matilda Cuomo, and the sister of Andrew Cuomo and Chris Cuomo. Her work centers on public health, with a particular emphasis on preventing cancer and on writing about health concerns. She lives in New York and has published widely on these subjects, bringing a medical perspective to questions about prevention and care.