This podcast is sponsored by HCA Midwest Health.

Did you know almost half of women 40 and older who get mammograms have dense breasts? Today, we’re sitting down with Dr. Mindi Beahm to talk about the impacts of breast density and why it matters when it comes to breast cancer screening.

Dr. Beahm is a board-certified surgeon with HCA Midwest Health in Overland Park, Kansas. She has a passion for comprehensive breast care and years of experience treating both benign and malignant breast conditions. Dr. Beahm is here to break down what dense breast tissue means, how it affects cancer detection and how women can stay proactive when it comes to breast health.

In our conversation we cover:

What exactly is breast density, and how common is it for women to have dense breasts?

Why does breast density matter when it comes to breast cancer screening and detection?

What are options for screening beyond the standard mammogram?

Is breast density something that changes over time, such as with age, menopause or hormone therapy?

Advice for moms who want to be proactive about their breast health, especially if breast density is a factor.

 

Mindi Beahm, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon whose only focus is surgery for benign and malignant breast disease at Midwest Oncology Associates in Overland Park, KS. She is affiliated with Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Menorah Medical Center, Centerpoint Medical Center and Lee’s Summit Medical Center.

Dr. Beahm has a true passion for breast surgical care. She provides evaluations for high-risk patients and options for risk reduction and surveillance recommendations. In addition, she provides monitoring or surgical management of all benign or malignant breast conditions including breast abscesses, fibroadenomas, high risk lesions and breast cancer. 

 

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