Breast Cancer Awareness: I Pink I Can!

Breast Cancer Awareness with Dr. Soma Mandal and Dr. Alison Price

 

In this special episode of 'Soma Says,' Dr. Soma hosts a live session at Poduty LIve Fest 2024 in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Dr. Alison Price, a breast surgical oncologist. They discuss the updated breast cancer screening guidelines advising mammograms starting at age 40, the impact of early detection, and the role of breast density in screening. Dr. Price demystifies misconceptions about breast cancer risk factors and the role of hormone replacement therapy. They explore emerging screening technologies and the positive outcomes of early interventions. The episode highlights the importance of individualized risk assessment and ongoing patient education to improve breast health outcomes.

 

00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer

 

00:42 Special Episode for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

 

01:18 Live Session Introduction

 

02:16 Changes in Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines

 

04:49 Breast Density and Legislative Changes

 

06:09 Individual Risk Factors and Screening

 

07:16 Modifiable and Non-Modifiable Risk Factors

 

08:22 Mammography and Other Screening Modalities

 

09:27 Misconceptions About Breast Cancer

 

13:25 Hormone Replacement Therapy and Breast Cancer

 

18:54 Future of Breast Cancer Detection

 

21:37 Success Stories and Patient Impact

 

23:48 Conclusion and Social Media

 

Dr. Price is a breast surgical oncologist with a practice at Summit Health in New Providence, NJ www.summithealth.com/doctors/alison-price-md