Breast Cancer Screening: Who Really Needs Mammograms? Personalized Risk Explained

Get my FREE ebook, ‘Rebalancing Your Hormones Naturally.’ Actionable strategies for immediate results!  👉 https://discover.drpatriciamills.com/rebalancing-your-hormones-naturally-1   FIND Dr Patricia on YOUTUBE:  https://www.youtube.com/@dr.patriciamills/videos 🌱 THE WILD WISDOM SHOW 🌱   Breast cancer screening is often presented as a simple decision — just start mammograms at a certain age and repeat them regularly.   But science tells a much more nuanced story.   Your personal risk of breast cancer plays a major role in whether screening is likely to help you — or potentially cause harm through false alarms, unnecessary biopsies, or overdiagnosis leading to overtreatment.   In this episode of The Wild Wisdom Show, I explore a more personalized approach to breast cancer screening. You’ll learn how genetics, lifestyle, hormones, and breast density influence risk — and how those factors should shape screening decisions.   I also look at what large studies show about the real benefits and harms of mammography, particularly for women at low risk.   In this episode I cover:   What low, average, and high breast cancer risk actually look like Which risk factors you can change How lifestyle influences breast cancer risk When screening may help — and when it may not Why personalized screening is replacing one-size-fits-all recommendations   Ultimately, the best screening plan is the one that considers your individual risk, your health, and your preferences.   ✨ ADDITIONAL RESOURCES   For more videos on breast cancer screening—including when ultrasound may be helpful in addition to mammography, and other topics related to breast cancer—visit my 👉 Breast Cancer Playlist: LINK - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-Jz-7U8Hy6pu7lJpclNj6sqrTy_13-uk   If you're interested in reducing cancer risk through lifestyle, I’ve also created an Inflammation Playlist that explains how inflammation, metabolism, and hormone balance influence long-term disease risk, watch the 👉 Inflammation Playlist here:   LINK - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-Jz-7U8Hy6qr0nlsRLzXwPLa8ze_-aT9   Your health decisions should be informed, personalized, and aligned with your values.   🔥Watch Now! And don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of the Wild Wisdom Show.   To your best health,    Dr. Patricia Mills, MD | Holistic Health & Hormones Specialist in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Functional Medicine Practitioner 📕 My ebook ‘The Personalized Diet Solution’ is available for download! -  https://discover.drpatriciamills.com/the-personalized-diet-solution-1   📲Follow me:    💌 Sign up for my e-newsletter and never miss a beat - https://patriciabmills.activehosted.com/f/23 🫶 IG -  https://www.instagram.com/dr.patriciamills/ 💕 X -  https://x.com/Patrici00371369/status/1786108425178604022 🤝 LI -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpatriciamills/ 💻 FB Women’s Group -  https://www.facebook.com/groups/wildwisdomforwomen/ 🌐 Website - https://drpatriciamills.com/ 📕 My ebook ‘The Personalized Diet Solution’ is available for download! -   https://discover.drpatriciamills.com/the-personalized-diet-solution-1   #CollagenBenefits #CollagenForSkin #CollagenForJoints #BoneHealth #JointHealth #SkinHealth #HormoneHealth #HealthyAging #NaturalHealth #FunctionalMedicine #WildWisdomShow #HolisticHealth #WomensHealthTips #BeautyFromWithin #HealthyHormones #WellnessWithScience #RadiantSkinNaturally #StrongBonesNaturally #JointSupport #collagensupplements    ****************************************************************************************************** Please note the following medical disclaimer: By viewing this video you understand that this video is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice. Always seek the guidance of your doctor with any questions you may have regarding your health or medical condition. You also understand and agree to our Privacy Policy.