Sometimes the most important decisions for our health are the ones we don't think about until it's almost too late. Breast cancer screening is one of those things; we'd all rather not face it, but the truth is, the earlier we pay attention, the more power we have. That's why I wanted to have this conversation with two incredible leaders in women's health who are changing the way we think about mammograms and breast cancer detection.

Dr. Chirag Parghi, a Breast-Specialized Radiologist and Chief Medical Officer at Washington Radiology, explains why starting mammograms at 40 can make all the difference, especially if you have dense breast tissue. He also shares how new imaging tools, combined with artificial intelligence, are helping women avoid unnecessary biopsies and get clearer answers. Dana Brown, CEO of iCAD, brings such an inspiring perspective on how AI is transforming cancer detection around the world and why this matters to every single one of us.

We also talked about the simple, everyday choices we can make that support breast health and why being proactive really is the best gift we can give ourselves. After you listen, if you're struggling with energy dips, mood swings, or hormone changes, I'd love for you to join me in my Mastering Your Hormones Masterclass at dranna.com/hormones. It's where we dig into what's really driving those symptoms and how to feel like yourself again. And because I'm always looking for ways to support you: my Julva cream has been life-changing for women dealing with dryness or discomfort, and I have to say, I am obsessed with the new Mighty Maca Mango flavor. It's so refreshing in sparkling water, and it gives me the energy boost I need to keep up with life.

Key Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Introduction.

[00:03:44] Importance of mammography.

[00:05:34] AI in mammography and its benefits.

[00:09:31] iCAD and AI in breast imaging.

[00:12:47] Breast density and calcifications.

[00:19:51] Comparison of mammography techniques.

[00:21:58] MRI and ultrasound in breast imaging.

[00:49:10] Guidelines for mammography screening.

Memorable Quotes:

"This is such an important topic. This saves lives. The more women you reach out to, if you can get 200 women to get their screening mammogram, you will save one life." [00:03:48] – Dr. Chirag Parghi

"The key takeaway is not all mammograms are created equal, and it's important to know what to ask for." [00:43:22] – Dana Brown

Links Mentioned:

Mastering Your Hormones Masterclass: https://dranna.com/hormones

Julva Cream: http://dranna.com/summeroflove

Mighty Maca Mango: https://drannacabeca.com/products/mighty-maca

Connect with Dr. Chirag Parghi:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chirag-parghi-279164b5/

Connect with Dana Brown:

Website: https://www.icadmed.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-brown-a391a813/

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Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com