This post from Olivia Munn is such a stark reminder ladies of why we need to be a lot more proactive about breast cancer. Munn tested negative for any of the genes known to be associated with increased risk. But a risk assessment score led to a biopsy, which led to a diagnosis.
Here’s another risk assessment tool: gabbi.com
@chrissyfarr My mom just had the same experience. Luckily she had a really proactive doctor who was able to act quickly and take action (and is currently cancer free, praise God!)
@chrissyfarr Thais Aliabad amazing job…and also, being a good listener and open minded as patient is huge….
@chrissyfarr She had a normal mammogram. I think this also raises questions about the limitations of mammograms. I used to think these were somehow a magic tool to see everything…then I got one answer realized they have major limitations. (Not that you shouldn’t get one.)
@chrissyfarr Wow. Glad she shared this story. My mom shared with me how she didn’t have gene but you can also get from father. I took test and don’t have. Assumed I was ok. I guess I need to be vigilant.
@chrissyfarr Preventative health saves lives. Early treatment of high cholesterol (ApoB) and regular screenings (CAC, MRI, colonoscopy, mammogram, etc) are two low hanging fruits.
Then please understand that I'm telling you that as a former radiation safety officer, people should go the ultrasound route, at a minimum, thermography. Mammograms can cause breast cancer. They are completely counterintuitive to preventive health. Look up studies about mammogram induced breast cancer.
@chrissyfarr Gabbi is trying to tackle this! gabbi.com