Episode 36: A Conversation with Dr. Jovita Oruwari (Breast Surgeon)

https://interludecancerstories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Episode-36-Dr.-Jovita-Oruwari.m4a On today’s episode, I am speaking with Dr. Jovita Oruwari, a breast surgeon in Missouri. The topics we discuss include: Benign breast disease and subsequent risk of breast cancer Management of breast pain The importance of a healthy lifestyle (exercise and nutrition) and the impact on breast cancer risk The newest American Cancer Society recommendations for breast cancer risk reduction The importance of breast health education and early detection Breast cancer in African American women The prevalent notion of “blame” that many women experience and feel during a breast cancer diagnosis Hair dyes & relaxers and breast cancer risk Breast cancer in young women The negatives and dangers of thermography Follow Dr. Teplinsky: Twitter |  Instagram | Facebook Support Interlude: Women’s Cancer Stories with Dr. Teplinsky. If you’re enjoying the show, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts (iTunes). Thank you for all your support. Please share with your friends and family! Subscribe and Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher