Why Younger Women Are Getting Breast Cancer at Record Rates (And How to Reduce Your Risk)

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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…