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134 - Rethinking Breast Cancer Screening on Hormone Therapy: A Fresh Perspective, Part 4
In this episode we're concluding our conversation about breast cancer screening. This part discusses the importance of breast exams and what an ideal breast surveillance process could look like (versus how it looks today for most women).
Many women today are bypassing a breast exam by believing that a mammogram is sufficient. Here's the truth: 10% of breast cancers are not picked up by a mammogram. You should have a breast exam performed at the doctor's office annually. You can also perform your own regular breast exams at home.
Regardless of whether or not you need a pap smear, you will…
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