Early Detection, Mammograms & Breast Cancer Care with Dr. Rachel Brem

320. Early Detection, Mammograms & Breast Cancer Care with Dr. Rachel Brem Amanda shares an update on her recovery from breast cancer. Then, renowned breast cancer expert, Dr. Rachel Brem, joins the conversation to discuss the critical importance of early detection, breast density's impact on mammography, and when we need additional screenings.  Discover:  -The differing guidance on screenings and the truth about how often you should actually get screened for cancer; -Advice on what to say to your doctors to make sure that you get the screening you need and so that they can be covered under insurance; and -How to learn how dense your breasts are and what to do with that information.  On Dr. Rachel Brem: Dr. Rachel Brem is the author of No Longer Radical: Understanding Mastectomies and Choosing the Breast Cancer Care That's Right For You. Dr. Brem is an internationally known breast cancer expert who has been instrumental in developing and implementing new technologies to improve breast cancer detection. She is Professor and Director of Breast Imaging and Intervention at George Washington University, Vice Chairman of the Department of Radiology, and Chief Medical Advisor and Cofounder of the Brem Foundation. She is a Fellow of the American College of Radiology and the Society of Breast Imaging. Find more resources at The Brem Foundation Website: https://www.bremfoundation.org/  Check out Dr. Brem’s Book, No Longer Radical: https://www.nolongerradical.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices