E 016: Breast health and the prevention of Breast Cancer (Afropolitan Health on LollieTasking)

Today's show is part of the “AfroPolitan Health on LollieTasking” series. On these episodes, we dedicate the entirety of the show to a health topic in the spirit of renewing our body.  My hope is by the end of the show we would have educated you, empowered you, and motivated you to take action on your health!

Topic introduction:  Today’s show is dedicated to “Breast health and the prevention of Breast Cancer” .

Why is this important?

• Breast cancer Is the #1 cancer that affect women and #1 cause of cancer related death in women worldwide. In the US, a woman has a 1 in 8 change of getting breast cancer. Specifically, African Americans have over a 30% breast cancer mortality which is the highest among any of the U.S. racial or ethnic groups (42% higher compared to white women).
• SCREENING SCREENING SCREENING is very important.
• Risk Assessment with you primary physician should start at 35 years old if you have no family history. 
• If you have family history, discuss with your physician because it may likely be earlier. 

After listening, I hope you will be motivated and know “you can do it too with some planning, a little bit of balance, and a dash of determination”!

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Guest info:  Follow Dr. Modupe Adeyefa  on @ModupeAdeyefa on instagram