October is breast cancer awareness month. My sister-in-law passed this year at the age of 45 from breast cancer and my guest today, Dr. Elenora Teplinsky was someone I personally reached out to for guidance and referrals during my sister-in-law’s treatment.

We can't prevent breast cancer, but we can lower our risk.

In this episode, Dr. Teplinksy discusses breast cancer screening, risk assessment, myths and misconceptions, general treatment for breast cancer , importance of topics such as mental health for breast cancer survivors, previvors and thrivers. 

We also discuss:

How to understand your mammogram report

What are the categories of breast density?

When should you start breast cancer screening?

When do you get an ultrasound vs. mammogram vs MRI?

Modifiable lifestyle factors which can reduce your breast cancer risk

 

To calculate your breast cancer risk (mentioned in the episode)

https://ibis-risk-calculator.magview.com/

 

Please share this episode - the best we can do is educate so women are aware of what imaging modalities are best, when to get screen and what is their risk*

 

 

Connect With Dr. Eleonora Teplinksy

Instagram: www.instagram.com/drteplinsky

Interlude Podcast: https://interludecancerstories.com/interlude-podcast/

 

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