Hello beautiful stars, today on Her Starring Role podcast we are doing a deep dive into breast health with Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky, a leading, board-certified medical oncologist specializing in breast and gynecologic oncology. In this episode, we take a closer look at breast cancer risk, prevention, screening, and what women need to know to advocate for their own health.
We discuss why more younger women are being diagnosed with breast cancer, how to understand breast cancer risk factors, what having dense breasts means for your risk, and how a breast cancer risk calculator can be a helpful tool in understanding your individual risk. We also talk about current breast cancer screening guidelines, when to ask about genetic testing, and when additional screening with breast ultrasound or breast MRI may be appropriate.
We explore lifestyle modifications that are worth considering, what women should know about breast self-exams, how to support someone going through a breast cancer diagnosis, and the role artificial intelligence (AI) may play in the future of breast cancer screening and detection.
Dr. Teplinsky is the author of the new book, Beyond the Pink: Navigating Life, Health, and Breast Cancer, and shares insights throughout the conversation on navigating breast health, risk, screening, and life after a diagnosis.
Please share this episode with every woman you know. Let your light shine!
KEY TOPICS:
- Why Breast Cancer Feels So Scary (Even More Than Heart Disease) (04:50)
- The “Breast Cancer Epidemic” & Why Younger Women Are at Rising Risk (07:17)
- Average vs High Risk: When to Start Mammograms & What to Do Before 40 (09:44)
- Risk Calculator 101: The Tyrer–Cuzick Model & the 20% MRI Threshold (10:44)
- Dense Breasts Explained: What It Means, How Common It Is, and What to Ask For (11:37)
- Genetic Testing Demystified: Who Should Consider It & Why It’s More Accessible Now (18:26)
- AI, the Wisdom Study, and the Future of Personalized Breast Screening (22:07)
- Self-Awareness Over Fear: Self-Exams, Visual Changes & Early Warning Signs (32:07)
- You Didn’t Cause This: Lifestyle, Alcohol, Movement & What You Can Influence (45:38)
- How to Advocate for Yourself—and How Loved Ones Can Really Show Up (50:00)
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Book: Beyond the Pink: Navigating Life, Health, and Breast Cancer
Website: www.drteplinsky.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/drteplinsky/
Breast Cancer Risk Calculator
https://www.thewisdomstudy.org/
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