Let’s talk Breast Health with Dr. Robyn Roth

This week, your hosts are joined by Dr. Robyn Roth, a board-certified breast radiologist and fellowship director at Cooper University Health Care. Together, they dive into all things breast health in a jam-packed and informative episode. To start, Dr. Roth emphasizes that breast cancer can affect everyone, and highlights the various factors that can contribute to one's risk level, including family history and dense breast tissue. She walks through the different steps healthcare providers will take to screen breast health, from mammograms and ultrasounds to MRI's, tailored to each individual's age, health history, and risk factors. They discuss how to perform self-breast exams, including best practices for frequency, location, and what to look for. Dr. Roth also shares her advice on how to proceed if you detect something abnormal and what to ask for from your healthcare provider. Lastly, the three discuss into the implications of breast implants, breast implant illness, and the screening process for those with breast implants.  

Be sure to follow Dr. Robyn Roth at @theboobiedocs on Instagram and TikTok, and check out The Boobie Docs Podcast!  

Resources: 

JScreen Discount Code: Use code SNJ2023 to receive a free genetic screening from JScreen! Only 50 codes available.  

Tyrer-Cuzick Risk Calculator: Calculate your lifetime risk of breast cancer 

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