Why Younger Women Are Getting Breast Cancer at Record Rates (And How to Reduce Your Risk)
The Dr. Hyman ShowShow Notes
A normal mammogram can bring a real sense of relief. But when it comes to understanding your breast cancer risk, what else should you know?
Today, I’m joined by OB/GYN and SHE MD podcast co-host Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi. Helping women get answers about their health has been central to her work for decades. Yet when she faced her own breast cancer diagnosis, she experienced the same dismissal so many of her patients had described.
You’ll learn:
How to understand your breast cancer risk, even without a family history
What to ask about your breast density and screening options
Why irregular cycles, acne, and weight changes may be connected
Why painful periods shouldn’t be something you simply learn to live with
How to approach hormone replacement therapy with your personal risks and needs in mind
Dr. Aliabadi made a point that really stayed with me. Understanding your health is part of advocating for yourself. You don’t need to have every answer. But knowing what to ask and having a doctor who listens to what you’re experiencing can help you make more informed decisions about your care.
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(0:00) Dense Breasts and Missed Cancers
(3:02) Breast Cancer Risk and Dismissal
(8:41) Thaïs Aliabadi’s Diagnosis Story
(14:08) Mammograms, Density, and Better Screening
(20:58) Genetic Testing and Polygenic Risk
(24:17) Metabolic Health and Cancer Risk
(30:01) Dismissed Women and Pelvic Ultrasound
(35:32) PMOS, Insulin Resistance, and Inflammation
(48:08) Lowering Risk Through Lifestyle
(53:48) Hormone Therapy and Breast Cancer
(59:03) PMDD, Dismissal, and Women’s Health
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