Show notes
No, Mammograms are Not a “One and Done” Procedure Crowd favorite Dr. Raz joins Dorothy to shed light on the importance of mammograms in detecting breast cancer early. He gets granular by explaining what a mammogram is and why it’s important to have one every year. Changing guidelines have left many women confused over the year, and Dr. Raz’s insights clear the air. He emphasizes the need for consistency and punctuality in mammogram screenings to catch cancer early and improve survivability. Support The Rose HERE. Subscribe to Let’s Talk About Your Breasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and wherever you get your podcasts. Key Questions Answered 1.) What’s a mammogram? 2.) Why should women get them done early? 3.) What are the different kinds of mammograms? 4.) How have changing guidelines had an impact on women’s health? 5.) Why is it important to get screened every year? Timestamped Overview 00:00 What is a mammogram? 01:23 Importance of annual mammograms 04:01 Role of USPSTF in setting guidelines 04:58 Impact of changing guidelines on insurance coverage 05:24 Difference between screening and diagnostic mammograms 08:10 What women need to know about mammogramsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.