How to Catch Breast Cancer Earlier with Breast Radiologist Dr. Sonya Bhole
Catching breast cancer earlier starts with knowing your personal risk, not just waiting for a mammogram at 40. By 25, every woman should have a breast cancer risk assessment, because family history, breast density, and other risk factors can change when screening should begin and whether a mammogram is enough.
In this episode of The Resilience Factor podcast, Dr. Pamela Mehta talks with board certified breast radiologist Dr. Sonya Bhole about breast cancer screening, mammograms, MRI, ultrasound, and early detection. They explain who may need screening before 40, what dense breasts mean, what a mammogram callback means, and how to make informed decisions without fear.
IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Breast Cancer Screening: Why Age 40 Is Not the Whole Story 00:48 Why Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Starts by 25
02:25 How Personal Breast Cancer Risk Is Assessed
03:25 Who Needs Breast Cancer Screening Before 40?
04:30 What to Know Before Your First Mammogram
07:06 How Often Should You Get a Mammogram?
08:37 What to Expect at Your First Mammogram
11:02 How AI Is Changing Breast Cancer Detection
14:07 Dense Breasts and Supplemental Breast Screening
16:53 What Does a Mammogram Callback Mean?
18:30 Evidence Based Ways to Lower Breast Cancer Risk
22:38 How to Build a Personalized High Risk Screening Plan
23:29 Mammogram Myths: Radiation, Compression, and Family History
26:16 Barriers to Breast Cancer Screening and Access
27:40 The Future of Early Breast Cancer Detection
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ABOUT DR. PAMELA MEHTA:
Pamela Mehta, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, practice owner, chief medical officer of the Good Feet Store, and founder of the education platform Learn at Pinnacle. Dr. Mehta specializes in minimally invasive surgery, orthobiologics, and sports medicine. She helps people of all stages of life learn how to live a healthier life, longer.
Disclaimer: Pamela Mehta, MD, is a doctor, but she is not your doctor. This content is for general education and is not a substitute for individualized medical care.
