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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Elizabeth Comen one of the country’s leading breast oncologists, Harvard-trained physician, and author of All in Her Head — to clear up the confusion around breast cancer risk, screening, and prevention.

We talk openly about the facts too many women don’t hear from their doctors, from what dense breasts really mean to the overlooked risks tied to lifestyle and genetics. Dr. Comen explains why a breast cancer diagnosis today isn’t what it used to be — and why early detection only helps if you know what to ask for.

I also share my personal story of losing my mom to breast cancer, and how that loss has shaped the way I show up for my own health — and for this conversation.

You’ll learn:
When to start mammograms and how to navigate conflicting advice
What dense breasts are and why they matter for detection
The difference between local and systemic breast cancer
What metastatic disease really means and how it's treated
The truth about sugar, deodorant, bras, and breast cancer risk
How to properly do a self-exam — and why most of us weren’t taught
Why self-advocacy in the doctor’s office could save your life

This episode is honest, emotional, and packed with the knowledge every woman deserves to have.

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Timestamp:
00:00 - Introduction
03:19 - Dr. Comen’s experience as a patient and a doctor
07:30 - The history of how women’s health was perceived
12:40 - The fear of breast cancer
15:05 - When should you start screening for breast cancer?
20:00 - How to address family history of breast cancer
25:27 - The emotional and physical elements of breast cancer and screening
26:19 - Breast symptoms during perimenopause and menopause
27:00 - Dense breasts and breast cancer
32:01- Estrogen, HRT, and breast cancer
40:45 - Myths about cancer
44:00 - How to do a self breast check
45:44 - Racial disparity in medicine
47:48 - The importance of women’s health
48:55 - Anxiety during breast cancer treatments
50:03 - Dr. Comen’s advice to her younger self
51:44 - Best advice from another woman

About Tamsen Fadal:
Tamsen is a journalist, best-selling author, and menopause advocate with over 4M followers. As host of The Tamsen Show Podcast, she’s become a powerful voice in the menopause conversation. She produced and executive produced PBS’s The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause, a groundbreaking documentary calling for change in how we approach women’s health. She’s also the author of How To Menopause, the ultimate guide to navigating midlife with confidence. From SXSW to Capitol Hill, Tamsen champions policies that break the stigma around menopause and empower women at work and beyond. After 30 years as a TV anchor, she now leads the charge in midlife health advocacy. Featured in Oprah Daily, The Today Show, NYT, and more.

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