Lizzette - Moffitt Cancer Center

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00:00Besitos to you, Dr. Rafi. Thank you so much for talking to us here on One or Two Jams.

00:04How are you doing today? Are you doing okay?

00:06Yeah, doing okay. Thank you so much for having me. I'm excited to be here.

00:09Well, tell us, when should women be getting mammograms?

00:11How often should they come in for a screening?

00:13And what factors might mean starting a little earlier?

00:17That's an excellent question.

00:19So women who are average risk should start screening mammograms at age 40

00:23and then continue screening mammograms every year.

00:26The American College of Radiology and Society of Breast Imaging,

00:29they recommend something called a personalized risk assessment be performed by age 25.

00:35Now, this is just a series of questions, and this helps determine if you're high risk,

00:39screening earlier than age 40 is needed, or if you may have additional tests needed like MRI.

00:45So we've heard that not all mammograms are the same.

00:48What makes Moffitt's breast imaging program stand out from the technology you use

00:54to the experience patients can expect?

00:56Yes. You know, Moffitt is really unique for so many reasons, but most importantly,

01:00we provide expert review, personalized care, and really leading-edge technology.

01:05So I said a few things. Now, what do I mean by this?

01:08Your results for your mammograms are analyzed by specialized breast radiologists

01:12with breast cancer expertise.

01:14And these are radiologists who've done additional subspecialty training.

01:18You receive a risk assessment that's tailored to your unique breast cancer risk factors

01:22when you come in for your screening mammograms.

01:24And now, this is important because, as I just mentioned earlier,

01:27it helps determine your risk status, and this helps us know, you know,

01:30do you need to start screening earlier?

01:32Do what imaging tests you need.

01:34Let's talk prevention.

01:35Is there anything we could do so women can help lower their risk of developing breast cancer?

01:41Absolutely. Now, you know, breast cancer is a multifactorial disease.

01:46Of course, there are so many things that can be out of your control,

01:49but there are some ways that you can potentially lower your overall risk.

01:53And this does include maintaining a healthy weight.

01:55You know, eating healthy, eating fruits, vegetables, limiting your alcohol use,

01:59and, of course, movement and exercise.

02:01Those are incredibly important.

02:03Just eating healthy, being healthy on a day-to-day basis,

02:05which I know can get tough with, you know, all of our sort of tasks that we have going on,

02:10but it makes a big difference.

02:11So I keep hearing that breast cancer treatment has come a long way over the years.

02:15How has improvements been made in screenings,

02:18and how has that changed the survival rates and outcomes for women today in 2025?

02:24It's incredible what's, you know, what's happened over the course of the year.

02:27So annual screening mammography starting at age 40 has reduced breast cancer mortality by about 30%,

02:33and that's really phenomenal.

02:35It results in one of the greatest mortality reduction, lives saved, and life's received.

02:40And early detection of breast cancer from screening mammography helps prevent breast cancer death,

02:45and this is supported by many research studies that have been done.

02:48So not only does it help save lives, but it may also help reduce the severity of treatment

02:53undisigned by those who are affected by breast cancer.

02:55So I know one thing, support can make such a difference when someone's going through treatment.

03:00And what are some of the best ways for partners, family, or friends to show up for someone

03:05who is going through a breast cancer diagnosis?

03:09Yeah, I mean, you know, support just makes a huge difference.

03:12And I think, you know, as one starts to come to the firm with their breast cancer diagnosis,

03:16it's natural that they may worry about how treatment is going to impact their daily life.

03:20But offering to pick up day-to-day tasks, like your grocery shopping or picking nutritious meals,

03:26or even health-related ones, like scheduling appointments and such,

03:29you really give your loved ones a chance to relax and give them a chance to focus on their treatment.

03:34And accompanying your loved ones, you know, to their appointment, being there,

03:37being a good and active listener is important because it really helps them feel heard.

03:42Lastly, I really want to emphasize knowing the health care and treatment plan for your loved ones

03:47is so, so important because this gives you a chance to advocate for them.

03:51And it really shows that you're there for them and that they are not alone.

03:55Dr. Raffi, thank you so much for talking with us here on One and Two Jams.

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