Four Essentials To Breast Health

Dec 15

Here are four essential points to empower your breast health. Understanding these can help you make informed decisions and take proactive steps.

1. Know Your Risk Factors

Breast cancer risk is influenced by many variables—age, family history, genetics, lifestyle, and reproductive history. Knowing your risk helps you and your doctor plan the best screening and prevention strategies.

2. Understand Your Breast Density

Dense breast tissue can make cancer harder to detect on mammograms and is itself a risk factor. Ask your radiologist about your breast density and discuss whether additional imaging might be right for you.

3. Get Regular Mammograms

Mammograms are the gold standard for early detection. They can find tumors too small to feel, improving treatment outcomes and survival rates. Talk to your doctor about the right screening schedule for your age and risk level.

4. Consider Genetics

Some genetic mutations, like BRCA1 and BRCA2, significantly increase breast cancer risk. Knowing your genetic history can guide personalized screening and preventive strategies. Family history is important—share what you know with your healthcare provider.

💡 Take Action:

Review your personal risk factors.
Ask about your breast density.
Schedule your mammogram.
Discuss family history and genetics with your doctor.

Breast health is a lifelong journey, and awareness is the first step. At The Stonebrook Project, we’re here to provide guidance, resources, and support every step of the way.

If you have any questions, please email me at edie@edietolbert.com or feel free to call me at 918-261-7004.

Your Breast Friend,

Edie A. Tolbert

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