ZOE Science & Nutrition Are you at high risk of breast cancer? Follow this early detection guide | Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi
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Jul 10, 2025 Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi, known as “Dr. A,” is a globally renowned OBGYN advocating for women's health and breast cancer awareness. In this enlightening discussion, she reveals that many women may not fully understand their breast cancer risk, often relying too heavily on standard screenings. Dr. Aliabadi shares her own shocking experience of uncovering a hidden risk and emphasizes the limitations of mammograms, especially for those with dense breast tissue. She also explores how diet and lifestyle choices can significantly influence health outcomes.
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Breast Cancer Prevalence & Risks
- Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women, with 1 in 8 diagnosed in their lifetime.
- Many lifestyle and biological factors, including diet and dense breast tissue, influence breast cancer risk.
Improve Detection for Dense Breasts
- Mammograms are essential but less effective in women with dense breast tissue.
- Adding 3D mammograms or ultrasounds improves detection for dense breasts.
Dr. Aliabadi's Personal Risk Shock
- Despite annual mammograms and no family history, Dr. Aliabadi discovered she had atypical cells raising her breast cancer risk.
- Her lifetime risk calculated at 37.5% shocked her, prompting her to seek aggressive risk reduction.