Mom to Mom: Breast Cancer Awareness

Sarah Pannell, "Today, from mother to mother, we talk about breast cancer awareness. Dr. Sarkar joins me today. Thank you very much for joining me. "
Dr. Sarkar, "Thank you for inviting me."

Sarah Pannell, "As everyone knows, this month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month."

Dr. Sarkar, "Yes. About one in eight women will have breast cancer at some point in their lives. The numbers are quite high, so it's very important to sift through. For women aged 40 to 49, we recommend screening every year or two. After the age of 50, we still recommend annual screening at this stage. Do not delay more than 50 years. "

Sarah Pannell, "If it works in the family, it could be different-"

Dr. Sarkar, "Correct."

Sarah Pannell, "Conversation".

Dr. Sarkar, "The scenario is different. If this is the case, it is important to discuss genetic testing. Some women will have the BRCA gene mutation. If you have this genetic mutation, it increases your risk of breast cancer up to 70%, which can be quite high. "

Sarah Pannell, "What are the things that women should look for? What is abnormal? What is normal? "

Dr. Sarkar, "It's important to be aware of the sensation of your breasts. What is normal and what is not We used to recommend self-examination and those are not really recommended. It's just important to know what feels normal and what's changing. "

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