Podcasts about breast density

In today's sunny episode of The Coop, Kit Hoover brings in none other than Katie Couric for a chat bubbling with laughter and sage advice. Whether she's discussing the rose and thorns in her career, navigating widowhood, or how she's shaping the future of women's health with her current projects, Katie is a vibrant force of nature.Katie's career rose from morning cheer on the 'Today Show' to making history as the first female anchor of the 'CBS Evening News' and then stirring up (and walking away from) daytime TV with her own talk show. She didn't just stay in the headlines; she rewrote them by channeling her personal battles with cancer into a powerhouse advocacy for early colon and breast cancer screenings. Katie has taught us everything about how to turn pain into purpose.And because no visit to The Coop is complete without some spice, we dive into Katie's love life pre-Molner (her current hubby) and the lessons learned from dating in her 50s. This episode is a treasure trove of inspiration and giggles. Tune in and get ready to be inspired, educated, and, as always, left wanting just a little more Katie.Follow The Coop with Kit on Instagram @thecoopwithkithoover

Dr. Karen Wernli, a Senior Scientific Investigator at Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute, explores the topic of preoperative breast MRIs in a PCORI funded study. The conversation provides insights into the emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer and the need for improved communication between researchers and patients. They touch on the classification of breast density, the importance of guidelines, and the need for mandatory reporting of breast density and discuss various topics related to breast cancer screening and decision-making. They also explore the concept of decision quality and how it is measured in research studies. This episode was supported by the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) and features this PCORI study by Karen Wernli, PhD, Diana Miglioretti, PhD, Karla Kerlikowske, MD, Anna Tosteson ScD & Tracy Onega, PhD. Key Highlights: 1. Dr. Karen Wernli explores how breast density may influence decision quality and regret in treatment decisions involving preoperative breast MRIs.  2. Breast density is not only a factor in masking breast cancers but also an independent risk factor for breast cancer itself, and patients are eligible for advanced screening if they have dense breasts. 3. The discussion focuses on understanding how the use of preoperative breast MRIs affects decision quality and regret among women diagnosed with breast cancer. The study aims to shed light on whether additional imaging tests lead to increased confidence in treatment decisions or potentially cause regret. About our guest: Karen Wernli, PhD, is a Senior Scientific Investigator at Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute and Professor in the Department of Health System Science at Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine. She is a cancer epidemiologist and health services researcher whose work focuses on incorporating patient-centered outcomes to improve health care along the cancer care continuum, from prevention to survivorship. Her work spans several types of cancer (including breast and lung), and explores the impact of cancer in special populations (adolescents and young adults with cancer). Her research strives to answer critical questions at the confluence of patients' needs and clinical priorities. Research reported in this podcast  was funded through a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) award (PCS-1504-30370). Data collection for this research was additionally supported by the Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium with funding from the National Cancer Institute (P01CA154292, U54CA163303), the Agency for Health Research and Quality (R01 HS018366-01A1), the UC Davis Clinical and Translational Science Center, the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the Placer County Breast Cancer Foundation. The perspective shared is solely the responsibility of Dr. Wernli and does not necessarily represent the official views of the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute or Kaiser Permanente. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining, medical advice for any medical condition they may have, and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/manta-cares/support

In this Healthed lecture, breast surgeon, Dr Melissa Bochner will look at aspects of breast density and the approaches to supplemental or alternative screening which may assist GPs when discussing density with patients.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet my new friend Leslie Yerger! Leslie is the Founder and CEO of My Density Matters, which empowers people to find out their breast density, learn their screening options, and insist on essential additional screening. Today happens to be the annual, “Find Out My Breast Density Day,” so what a perfect time to learn what breast density is, and the importance of knowing your breast density - whether you've had breast cancer or not. We're also going to hear Leslie's incredible story, her “why” behind her mission as well as tools and resources to support all of you in knowing your own breast density.

This podcast episode delves into breast density, covering its types, detection methods, significance for screenings, misconceptions, and risk reduction. Learn about dense breast screenings, recent Ohio legislation expanding coverage, and proactive measures for breast health. Visit summahealth.org/breastdensity for more information.

Are you ready to be your own best breast advocate?Listen in and learn… What dense breasts are, how common they are, what you need to know and what the implications of having dense breasts can be.Why having dense breasts can make it harder to spot cancer on a mammogramThe advocacy work Dense Breasts Canada is doing to get provinces to inform women of their breast density status Province-to-province disparities for minimum recommended age to begin breast cancer screening.What supplemental screening is and the differences between an ultrasound and an MRI.Province-to-province disparities for supplemental screening and why we need to advocate to make supplemental screening mandatory for all women with dense breasts.How to find out your breast density if your province isn't automatically reporting that information, and where to find this information if you don't have a family doctor.How this important information impacts women of colourJennie's wish for breast health in Canada.Links from this week's episode: Dense Breasts Canada WebsiteDense Breasts Canada Advocacy TookitDense Breasts Canada on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/densebreastscanada/ BIG thanks to the following for sharing my passion for women's health:VICHYFerapro IronFeel Amazing Vulva & Vaginal MoisturizerIntimate WellbeingOh Boy Productions©Menopause Chicks

Kelly talks to Dr. Paula Gordon from Dense Breasts Canada.

There's been a swell of advocacy lately around breast density, which increases cancer risk while reducing the sensitivity of mammograms. The FDA in the US has recently mandated that women be notified by mammogram providers if they have dense breasts, giving them the opportunity to arrange supplemental testing. But BreastScreen Australia's 2020 position statement does not recommend the routine recording of breast density or the provision of supplemental testing for women with dense breasts. Professor Vivienne Milch, the government's medical advisor on screening policy, and Professor Bruce Mann, a breast surgeon and researcher, are two of our guests today in the Tea Room – the last Tea Room before we become The Medical Republic Podcast and go from weekly to fortnightly episodes. We also talk to two patients about their experiences with breast density and cancer, who find the lack of notification baffling – and a little bit 1950s. Dr Sandy Minck, a GP by training and a breast cancer survivor, said she was “dumbfounded” by the BSA position statement. “As a consumer I'm outraged. As a health professional, I'm dumbfounded. I just don't understand it.” Professor Milch says the program will conduct an evidence review on supplemental screening for women with dense breasts some time this year, although there is no guarantee of a policy change. “We're aware of the growing momentum of advocacy and of also some women's desire to know their breast density,” Professor Milch says, adding that different states have different policies. “Western Australia has been telling women about their breast density for some time, and then there are pilots in some services in [Queensland and South Australia]. “We may or may not have a policy change. But we'll be looking at the evidence.” Professor Bruce Mann, who works with the Roadmap to Optimising Screening in Australia (ROSA) project, says there is enough evidence to justify a change to BSA's screening regimen. “As women and the community becomes more informed, there is a danger that what is offered by BreastScreen will be seen as insufficient,” he said, which will lead to women opting out of BreastScreen and going private. “What we don't want in this country is a two-tiered system where those who know and can get the best, do, and everyone else gets what's offered to them. That's what we are working to avoid. “If you can show that by doing something different you are finding more cancers, fewer cancers are being diagnosed between screening rounds, and the stage, the size and the nodal status of cancers that are diagnosed is moving in a favourable direction, I believe that's sufficient to encourage implementation with a planned review in 10 years when the mortality information's there.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's been a swell of advocacy lately around breast density, which increases cancer risk while reducing the sensitivity of mammograms. The FDA in the US has recently mandated that women be notified by mammogram providers if they have dense breasts, giving them the opportunity to arrange supplemental testing. But BreastScreen Australia's 2020 position statement does not recommend the routine recording of breast density or the provision of supplemental testing for women with dense breasts. Professor Vivienne Milch, the government's medical advisor on screening policy, and Professor Bruce Mann, a breast surgeon and researcher, are two of our guests today in the Tea Room – the last Tea Room before we become The Medical Republic Podcast and go from weekly to fortnightly episodes. We also talk to two patients about their experiences with breast density and cancer, who find the lack of notification baffling – and a little bit 1950s. Dr Sandy Minck, a GP by training and a breast cancer survivor, said she was “dumbfounded” by the BSA position statement. “As a consumer I'm outraged. As a health professional, I'm dumbfounded. I just don't understand it.” Professor Milch says the program will conduct an evidence review on supplemental screening for women with dense breasts some time this year, although there is no guarantee of a policy change. “We're aware of the growing momentum of advocacy and of also some women's desire to know their breast density,” Professor Milch says, adding that different states have different policies. “Western Australia has been telling women about their breast density for some time, and then there are pilots in some services in [Queensland and South Australia]. “We may or may not have a policy change. But we'll be looking at the evidence.” Professor Bruce Mann, who works with the Roadmap to Optimising Screening in Australia (ROSA) project, says there is enough evidence to justify a change to BSA's screening regimen. “As women and the community becomes more informed, there is a danger that what is offered by BreastScreen will be seen as insufficient,” he said, which will lead to women opting out of BreastScreen and going private. “What we don't want in this country is a two-tiered system where those who know and can get the best, do, and everyone else gets what's offered to them. That's what we are working to avoid. “If you can show that by doing something different you are finding more cancers, fewer cancers are being diagnosed between screening rounds, and the stage, the size and the nodal status of cancers that are diagnosed is moving in a favourable direction, I believe that's sufficient to encourage implementation with a planned review in 10 years when the mortality information's there.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on MED-Mammograms-New Rules.

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What is Breast Density? How dangerous is it for women? What happens if a mammogram identifies dense breast tissue? These and many more critical questions for Dr. Pamela Habib Head of US Medical Affairs at Bayer Radiology.BIO ~PAMELA HABIB Dr. Habib leads the US Medical Affairs team at Bayer Radiology and oversees engagement with healthcare professionals, communication of scientific data, and various educational and research initiatives. Dr. Habib is a Breast Radiologist, who completed her breast imaging fellowship at Harvard Medical School's Brigham & Women's Hospital. In clinical practice she focused on mammography, MRI, ultrasound, and breast interventional procedures.

What is Breast Density? How dangerous is it for women? What happens if a mammogram identifies dense breast tissue? These and many more critical questions for Dr. Pamela Habib Head of US Medical Affairs at Bayer Radiology.BIO ~PAMELA HABIB Dr. Habib leads the US Medical Affairs team at Bayer Radiology and oversees engagement with healthcare professionals, communication of scientific data, and various educational and research initiatives. Dr. Habib is a Breast Radiologist, who completed her breast imaging fellowship at Harvard Medical School's Brigham & Women's Hospital. In clinical practice she focused on mammography, MRI, ultrasound, and breast interventional procedures.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we have special guests Dr. Pamela Habib (Head of US Medical Affairs, Bayer Radiology) and Dr. David Schacht (Breast Radiologist at Northwestern's Lynne Sage Breast Center at Prentice Women's Hospital) joining us to discuss the topic of breast density. Many women schedule annual mammograms as a result of the national spotlight on breast health and breast cancer risk. But what happens if a mammogram identifies dense breast tissue? Nearly half of women aged 40 and over who have mammograms are told they have dense breasts, which can increase risk of breast cancer. For women with the densest breasts, the risk for breast cancer can be four to six times higher than women with the least dense breasts.

A new Australian study says we shouldn't necessarily be telling all women about their breast density as a matter of course, because it can have downsides too.

There may be a link between what you eat and your mental health—also, avoiding overtreatment for breast cancer; predicting your risk of osteoarthritis; and whether mammogram results should inform women about breast density.

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Lifestyle blogs are ten a penny, but well-informed health blogs are hard to find. Siobhán Freeney’s ‘Being Dense’ is an Irish blog aiming to raise awareness around breast density, a condition that increases the risk of developing cancer. On today’s podcast, Freeney talks to Kathy Sheridan about her patient advocacy work, her own experience with breast cancer, and explains why breast density notification must become part of regular breast screening in Ireland. Also on today’s show, Róisín chats to Romana Testasecca of Watermelon Fitness, who is raising much needed funds for ‘Cooking for Freedom’ - a small charity which helps asylum seekers in Direct Provision buy food for themselves. She is holding on online event called ‘Move to Feel Good’ and it’s happening this Bank Holiday Monday.

Welcome to episode 43 of Mind Bloom! And happy International Women’s Day 2021! This week, I'm happy to celebrate all the wondeful women that make up my life, in particular my maternal grandma, Lurdes. Thank you for joining me in this celebration, and thank you for being one of the women in my life. Yes, I'm talking to you! As always, the podcast episodes are taped live on Instagram and recorded on the audio editing platform, so that you can enjoy it every Tuesday, right from your favorite podcast app. Join me live in Instagram: Mondays 1:30PM EST. In this episode, we speak with Leslie Ferris Yerger about breast density and whether a higher density means a higher chance of breast cancer. Leslie is an author and speaker, and she is an activist, disrupting the status quo of breast cancer screening in her work. You can find Leslie Ferris Yerger and My Density Matters at: Website: https://leslieferrisyerger.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mydensitymatters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyDensityMatters Twitter: https://twitter.com/mydensitymatter LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13907198/ Find Mind Bloom @mindbloomyou on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindbloomyou/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindbloomyou Twitter: https://twitter.com/mindbloomyou TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindbloomyou?lang=en Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mindbloomyou/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZJdimAg2x96QyZvbhfdnNQ Clubhouse: @mindbloomyou / Marina Gee Join the private Facebook Group Reels for Introverts Subscribe to the podcast Mind Bloom wherever you stream your podcasts. Please leave a review in the Apple Podcasts app. Visit https://www.mindbloomyou.com/ for news, blog posts and pretty much everything on Mind Bloom. Buy Mind Bloom a Coffee by going to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mindbloomyou Music score by SirGeeOh https://soundcloud.com/sirgeeoh Marina Gee gets her daily inspiration from mentors like Brene Brown, Glennon Doyle, Oprah, Pema Chödrön, Tara Brach, Deepak Chopra, and Sharon Salzberg. DISCLAIMER: The content provided by Mind Bloom is NOT intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of any content referenced or authored by @mindbloomyou. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindbloom/message

This topic is so very important. As you heard, after biological age, breast density is the second highest risk factor for breast cancer in women who do not have the a genetic predisposition. Women with dense breasts are 4-6x more likely to get breast cancer. And, 71% of breast cancers are in women with dense breasts. Be sure to ask your physician for your breast density score. It's written in your chart, but may never be shared without your prompting. Ask for and insist on getting what you need from your medical provider. Mammography will find less than 1/2 of all cancers in women with dense breasts. Learn about Molecular Breast Imaging, a newer technologies that can detect cancer in dense breasts. To learn more about her work, please visit Leslie's website. Connect with her on facebook to continue to learn about the importance of knowing your breast density. If you're ready to embrace some new health habits, please reach out. I would love to support you. Visit my website to request a chat . If you're looking for ways to supplement your diet, please take a look at Juice Plus+. It's real food, including 30 fruits and veggies, in a capsule or a gummy. My family has been taking it for ten years and love it. If you'd like to to start a garden, please click on this link to learn about the Tower Garden. It's a wonder aeroponic garden system for indoor or outdoor gardening. And, finally, please hit the subscribe button and share this podcast with your friends. Xo, Tamara --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tamara-ortegel/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tamara-ortegel/support

In this episode, Leslie Yerger, the author of Probably Benign and founder of My Density Matters, discusses statistics regarding detection of breast cancer, the different categories of breast density, and the various modalities of finding breast cancer within these categories. Yerger also discusses lobular breast cancer and how it is difficult to diagnose as those lumps are often hard to find. She lastly highlights how individuals must take control of their breast cancer diagnosis and urges individuals to figure out whether they have dense breasts.♡ TOPICS DISCUSSED :⟡ Leslie Yerger's introduction [2:40]⟡ Early detection of breast cancer and chances of survival [8:00]⟡ Breast density [11:00]⟡ Modalities to find breast cancer in women: the pros and cons of each [15:15]⟡ Lobular breast cancer [21:35]⟡ Taking control of your breast cancer diagnosis and treatment [23:20]⟡ Feb. 24th: Find out my breast density day [24:30]»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»♡ RESOURCES MENTIONED⟡ #FindOutMyBreastDensityDay⟡ https://mydensitymatters.org/ ♡ QUOTES WE LOVE⟡ ”How often have we heard that, that somebody experiences something and then says, wait a minute, I don't want anybody else to experience this. And I think that's really exemplifies what Leslie is doing.  She had an experience, she figured out why she had that experience, and now she's trying to make sure that other people don't have that same experience.“ ⟡ “You've got to be the boss, you have to be the boss of your own breast cancer screening. You have to ask whether you have dense breasts or not, if you don't know already, you have to learn the options around you. So we have to be strong. We have to know what we want. And we have to keep going, asking until we get what we want. Don't give up.”»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»♡ SAY HELLO ON SOCIAL⟡ Website: https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/⟡ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SBC_org ⟡ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/survivingbreastcancerorg/»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»♡ JOIN OUR GROUPS⟡ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13552879/⟡ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Survivingbreastcancer»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»♡ WATCH OUR WEBINARS⟡ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC355eKMBvbMQZgir1Y4sFdA»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»♡ LET'S CONNECT⟡Subscribe to our newsletter https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/subscribe-1⟡Attend an event https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/events»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»♡ DONATE⟡ Donate to our charity and give the gift of hope, education and resources today: https://tinyurl.com/yc9cgt4e»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide, our organization may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide you with free content each week!♡ CONTACT:⟡ For potential business inquiries and partnerships: laura@survivingbreastcancerorg⟡ And make sure you subscribe to our channel!

After surviving breast cancer, Kathy Kaufield went on a mission to assist in early detection measures. Yesterday, her dream became reality. Host Julia Wright speaks with her about the work she did to push this across the finish line with the Department of health.

Women who get a mammogram in New Brunswick will now get new information about breast density - a piece of information that lets you know how susceptible you are to getting breast cancer. It's an important change Kathy Kaufield of Quispamsis has been pushing for - we'll speak with her.

Leslie Ferris Yerger, author of Probably Benign, discusses her Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer Diagnosis and her all clear mammogram just 2 months before the diagnosis.  She is passionate about spreading the word on breast density and how it affects women's health.  Breast Density makes it harder to locate cancer in a mammogram and may increase the risk of breast cancer.  Ask if you have dense breasts!Subscribe now!www.probablybenign.comwww.hotflashescooltopics.com

Master your breast cancer screening spiel, cultivate your approach to the breast mass, and empower your patients with empathetic shared decision-making (which we know you’re all already fabulous at)!  On this fantastic episode, we are joined by Dr. Nancy Keating @NancyKeatingMD, policy wonk and primary care doc extraordinaire at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. This episode is rife with drama, as the ACS butts heads with the USPTF and the ACR, and you have to figure out  what’s right for the patient by talking with them--almost as exciting as that moment on Grey’s when Izzie cuts the...anyway, I won’t ruin a key plot point in the most excellent medical show of all time, all in a day’s work, here at The Curbsiders. 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Sponsor - VCU Health Continuing Education 00:30   Intro & Guest Bio 03:27   Guest one-liner 05:27   Best Advice for Women in Medicine 07:34   Picks of the Week Sponsor - Provider Solutions & Development www.psdrecruit.org/curbsiders. 10:00   Case 1: Brenda Cantwell and Breast Lump DDx 13:39   Clinical Breast Exam vs Self Breast Exam 17:26   Practical Tips for the Clinical Breast Exam 21:50   Imaging to Evaluate the Breast Lump 26:36   Demystifying BIRADS 28:36   Epidemiology Potpourri 33:02   Breast Pain without a Mass 34:30   Case 2: Mammie Gram and Breast Screening 46:03   Average Risk vs High Risk Screening 47:18   Breast Risk Prediction Tools 48:51   Breast Density 53:16   Imaging Modalities 61:28     Shared Decision Making in Screening   68:04    Case 3: Ms Britta Lumpworth and When to Stop Screening Mammograms 74:42    Take Home Points and Outro Sponsor - VCU Health Continuing Education     Links* Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond Run The List podcast  ACOG Practice Bulletin 179, 2017 Elmore et al, Ten Year Risk of False Positive Screening Mammograms and Clinical Breast Examinations, N Engl J Med, 1998.  Thomas, et al, Randomized trial of breast self-exam in Shanghai: final results. 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A View from the Swiss Medical Board, N Eng J Med, 2014.  Nelson et al, Effectiveness of Breast Cancer Screening: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis to Update the 2009 US PTF Recommendation, Ann Intern Med, 2016.  Miller et al, Twenty five year follow-up for breast cancer incidence and mortality of the Canadian National Breast Screening Study: randomised screening trial, BMJ, 2014.  Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool (NCI)   BCSC Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool  Health Decision/University of Wisconsin Decision Tool Harding Center for Risk Literacy Fact Box   Keating et al, Breast Cancer Screening in 2018: Time for Shared Decision Making, Jama Insights, 2018.  ePrognosis life expectancy calculator      *The Curbsiders participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising commissions by linking to Amazon. Simply put, if you click on our Amazon.com links and buy something we earn a (very) small commission, yet you don’t pay any extra.   Goal Listeners will learn how to evaluate a breast lump in the primary care clinic, what the guidelines recommend for asymptomatic breast cancer screening, and how to engage a patient in shared-decision making given the data available on mammograms.    Learning objectives After listening to this episode listeners will…   Triage and evaluate the Breast Lump  Perform breast cancer risk assessment  Recall the Guideline Recommendations for Breast Cancer Screening and how they vary  Engage patients in conversation about breast cancer screening Perform Shared-Decision Making in deciding when to start mammogram screening and when to stop    Disclosures Dr. Keating reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.    Citation Taranto, N, Keating, NL, Williams PN, Brigham SK, Valdez I, Medford A, Watto MF. “#234 The Breast Lump, and Breast Cancer Screening”. The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast. https://thecurbsiders.com/episode-list. Final publishing date: September 28, 2020.   Tags Breast Cancer, Mammogram, Breast Lump, Mass, Cancer Screening, USPTF, American Cancer Society, Screening Guidelines, Controversy, Tomosynthesis, Shared Decision Making , primary care, assistant, care, doctor, education, family, FOAM, FOAMim, FOAMed, health, hospitalist, hospital, internal, internist, meded, medical, medicine, nurse, practitioner, professional, primary, physician, resident, student

Topics covered in this episode include: Out-of-pocket Spending for Maternity Care - 0:30 Physician Ratings Usage in Older Adults - 2:37 Breast Density and Screening Education - 4:46 News content provided by HealthDay, all rights reserved.   

Today, Dr. Edmonson sits down to talk to us about breast imaging and breast density. What do our breast surgeon colleagues want us to know before we send over that consult?  Twitter: @creogsovercoff1  Instagram: @creogsovercoffee Facebook: www.facebook.com/creogsovercoffee Website: www.creogsovercoffee.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/creogsovercoffee You can find the OBG Project at: www.obgproject.com

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-146 Overview: Join us as we discuss breast density and the use of supplemental imaging to assess risk for advanced breast cancer. Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-146 Overview: Join us as we discuss breast density and the use of supplemental imaging to assess risk for advanced breast cancer. Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato

David A. Bluemke, MD, PhD, Editor of Radiology discusses five research articles from the October 2019 issue of Radiology. ARTICLES DISCUSSED – Summary of Error Disclosure and Apology in Radiology: The Case for Further Dialogue. Radiology 2019; 293:30–35.;Summary of Acute Effects of Electronic Cigarette Aerosol Inhalation on Vascular Function Detected at Quantitative MRI. Radiology 2019; 293:97–106.;Summary of First-Trimester Exposure to Gadolinium-based Contrast Agents: A Utilization Study of 4.6 Million U.S. Pregnancies. Radiology 2019; 293:193–200.;Summary of Digital Mammography versus Breast Tomosynthesis: Impact of Breast Density on Diagnostic Performance in Population-based Screening. Radiology 2019; 293:60–68.;Summary of A Deep Learning Model to Triage Screening Mammograms: A Simulation Study. Radiology 2019; 293:38–46.

Ever wondered about breast density or what patient advocacy is all about?In this episode of 'Cancer and You' I am delighted to bring to you my conversation with breast density advocate Siobhán Freeney. We cover 2 important topics:Part 1 (first 18 minutes): Breast density matters - whether you have breast cancer or not! Siobhán explains why, and how to get the information you need.Part 2 (18 minutes onwards):  How do you get into advocacy - for yourself or others? Siobhán shares with us her personal path and top tips.Siobhán Freeney is a patient advocate for awareness of Mammographic Breast Density and the relevance of Supplemental Breast screening Ultrasound and MRI for women with Dense Breasts. In 2016 she founded Beingdense.com. She also has a particular interest around Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer and liaises regularly with Breast Cancer researchers, associations, attends PPI conferences and seminars.  Siobhán is a member of the Susan G Komen Advocates in Science program-AIS. She maintains a strong presence on social media platforms, Twitter and Facebook. Check out all other podcast episodes of Cancer And You HERE.Karin Sieger is a UK-based registered and accredited psychotherapist and writer, who offers support locally and globally. Karin has been diagnosed with breast cancer twice. Visit KarinSieger.com. Sign up to Karin's Newsletter. Check out Karin's podcast 'Soul Cravings'. Follow Karin on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube.Kindly note: This podcast is not a substitute for counselling, therapy or any medical assistance you may require. If in doubt, reach out to your medical practitioner. 

In this episode, Margie Singleton joins us to talk about breast density. What is breast density, why does it matter, who does it affect, and what did Margie Singleton do for all of Georgia women. (Hint: she changed legislation). Margie joins us today to talk about breast density, HOW the law was actually changed, and+ Read More

Editor's Summary by Howard Bauchner, MD, Editor in Chief of JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association, for the July 2, 2019 issue

Barbara Adler Cohn is the research director of Child Health and Development Studies at the Public Health Institute. Her goal is prevention of breast cancer by eliminating environmental causes. She presents her bold idea at the Global Challenge to Prevent Breast Cancer -- CBCRP can put to use valuable but overlooked California resources to find and reduce environmental determinants of breast density to prevent breast cancer Series: "Global Challenge to Prevent Breast Cancer" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34869]

Barbara Adler Cohn is the research director of Child Health and Development Studies at the Public Health Institute. Her goal is prevention of breast cancer by eliminating environmental causes. She presents her bold idea at the Global Challenge to Prevent Breast Cancer -- CBCRP can put to use valuable but overlooked California resources to find and reduce environmental determinants of breast density to prevent breast cancer Series: "Global Challenge to Prevent Breast Cancer" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34869]

Barbara Adler Cohn is the research director of Child Health and Development Studies at the Public Health Institute. Her goal is prevention of breast cancer by eliminating environmental causes. She presents her bold idea at the Global Challenge to Prevent Breast Cancer -- CBCRP can put to use valuable but overlooked California resources to find and reduce environmental determinants of breast density to prevent breast cancer Series: "Global Challenge to Prevent Breast Cancer" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34869]

Interview with Nancy L. Keating, MD, MPH, author of New Federal Requirements to Inform Patients About Breast Density: Will They Help Patients?

Regular mammograms are the best means of early detection of breast cancer. However, some women are surprised to learn they have dense breast tissue. Joe Cappello, Executive Director of Are You Dense, Inc., explains dense breast tissue.

It’s the best time of day – time to Relax & Take Your Bra Off! This is the podcast that celebrates, educates and relates to women and breast health. Guests will include radiologists, thermographers, ultrasonographers and women like you with stories to tell. The show focuses on education about dense breast tissue - nearly half of women over 40 have it and have no idea that they do. They also don't know that they're at increased risk for developing breast cancer, and if that does happen, they're far less likely to be diagnosed via a mammogram. Women with dense breast tissue generally have more advanced disease when it finally is diagnosed. Sadly, that decreases their treatment options. Do you have a story you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you - email sandy (at sign) denseultrasound (dot) com. And a huge "thank you" to Dense Breast Ultrasound for sponsoring this podcast. http://www.denseultrasound.com Now, relax, take your bra off, and enjoy the podcast!

Dr. Brian Ruiz de Luzuriaga discusses what causes dense breasts, treatment options available and if it increases your risk for breast cancer.

Jeffrey S. Klein, MD, Editor of RadioGraphics, discusses 6 articles from the July-August 2018 issue of RadioGraphics. ARTICLES DISCUSSED: J Pouch: Imaging Findings, Surgical Variations, Natural History, and Common Complications, RadioGraphics 2018; 38(4):1073-1088; Introduction to the Technical Aspects of Computed Diffusion-weighted Imaging for Radiologists, RadioGraphics 2018; 38(4):1131-1144; A Spectrum of Entities That May Mimic Abdominopelvic Abscesses Requiring Image-guided Drainage, RadioGraphics 2018; 38(4):1264-1281; Unintended Consequences of Systemic and Ablative Oncologic Therapy in the Abdomen and Pelvis, RadioGraphics 2018; 38(4):1158-1179; Nonepithelial Neoplasms of the Pancreas, Part 2: Malignant Tumors and Tumors of Uncertain Malignant Potential, RadioGraphics 2018; 38(4): 1047–1072; Hormonal Effects on Breast Density, Fibroglandular Tissue, and Background Parenchymal Enhancement, RadioGraphics 2018; 38(4):983-996.

Guest: Dr. Nancy Cappello Breast Density As a Cancer Risk -The Game Changer If you have breasts today’s episode is important for you to hear.  Breast density is a health factor every woman should know about her own body and ask her doctor about and is actually a health risk equal to BRCA gene status in assessing the risk for breast cancer.  It is such a central health issue that 35 states have passed laws mandating that physicians inform their patients of this commonly known piece of information.  Todays guest is a patient turned advocate that has been instrumental in leading this patient advocacy movement.  Nancy Cappello, PhD joins us today to discuss this very important issue and shares with us her own journey and her passion to empower every woman to understand this important health issue and the implications for health and breast cancer. Key Points in today’s show The fatal flaw in our current breast exam screening Dr Cappello’s own story of being diagnosed with late stage breast cancer after getting regular exams and doing “all the right things” Why cancerous tumors can be difficult to detect when using mammograms alone in dense breasts The crucial information your doctor has and may not be telling you Categories of breast density The true essential question every woman should ask her doctor   Links to Resources For more information:  https://www.areyoudense.org/ https://www.areyoudenseadvocacy.org/dense Facebook Resources at www.MindBodyNutritionRN.com If you would like more information about using integrative health in your own recovery contact schedule a free consult with Deborah at radicalhealthRN@gmail.com  or www.mindbodynutritionrn.com  free e-book Estrogen Blocking Medications - What you need to know    Facebook Boobs Arent Worth Dying For - Podcast   Group forming now: Beyond Breast Cancer - Reclaiming Your Best Health After You Ring The Bell Contact Deborah at radicalhealthRN@gmail.com to sign up for VIP notification and for more info

Typically, if someone asked “are you dense?” it would put you on emotional defense. But my guest today Nancy M. Cappello, Ph.D., wants you to think of breast defense when you hear the name of her organization. Nancy is the Director and Founder of Are You Dense and Are You Dense Advocacy, Inc. Both groups have a mission to educate the public about the particular risks and screening challenges of having dense breast tissue to prevent missed, delayed, and advanced-stage cancer, thus reducing mortality. She is the inspiration behind Connecticut’s first-in-the-nation density reporting law passed in 2009, making the state a global leader in density reporting, adjunct screening, and the density reporting grassroots movement.

Radiologist Paula Gordon, is a University of British Columbia clinical professor and medical adviser to Dense Breasts Canada.

In the run up to the BIR Annual Congress, we talk to Professor Christiane Kuhl, Clinical Director for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology at Aachen University Hospital in Germany, to obtain expert insight into the evolving and sometimes controversial field of breast screening.

Breast Density - the major risk factor for breast cancer that you may have never heard of. Health Education - a long term approach to changing attitudes to illness by encouraging children to be less dependent on doctors and pills. Switching Outcomes - one reason why so few clinical trials result in real changes in practice that benefit patients.

Andrea Wolf shares her story about testing positive for the BRCA1 mutation at age 22 and having prophylactic mastectomies at age 30. Andrea's mother and grandmother both had breast cancer, and Andrea is able to use her personal and familial story to drive her work at the Brem Foundation. The Brem Foundation, named after Andrea's mother, Dr. Rachel Brem, is a nonprofit organization committed to breast cancer prevention through early detection. Today's podcast is about Andrea's story, how and when to screen, what to expect if you decide to have prophylactic surgery, what breast density is and more. Resources: Brem Foundation: www.bremfoundation.org

Dense breasts reduce the effectiveness of mammograms and increase the risk for breast cancer. Dr. Sally Herschorn from the University of Vermont Medical Center, explains why, and talks about a new law that will help women find out if they are in this category.

Priscilla Slanetz is an associate professor of radiology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Managing Editor of the Journal. P.J. Slanetz, P.E. Freer, and R.L. Birdwell. Breast-Density Legislation - Practical Considerations. N Engl J Med 2015;372:593-5.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and this year, the focus is on breast density. Breast density describes the proportion of the different tissues that make up a woman’s breasts. On a mammogram, the areas of breast and connective tissue seen are compared to the area(s) of fat. Breast and connective tissue are denser than fat and this difference shows up on a mammogram High breast density means there is a greater amount of breast and connective tissue compared to fat. Low breast density means there is a greater amount of fat compared to breast and connective tissue. Here to talk about breast density, mammograms and other ways of imaging dense breasts as well as the new law requiring information on breast density to be sent to women is John Cunningham, M.D., Director of the Summit Medical Group Breast Care Center.

Nancy Cappello was diagnosed with breast cancer right after the mammography said everything was okay. However, because of her dense breasts, what needed to show up, didn’t! After going through the conventional treatment for breast cancer, Nancy decided to campaign for better screening options for women with dense breasts and more awareness so women would be better informed. You are sure to learn a thing or two about breast health that you haven’t heard before!

Nancy Cappello was diagnosed with breast cancer right after the mammography said everything was okay. However, because of her dense breasts, what needed to show up, didn’t! After going through the conventional treatment for breast cancer, Nancy decided to campaign for better screening options for women with dense breasts and more awareness so women would be better informed. You are sure to learn a thing or two about breast health that you haven’t heard before!