{"id":29466,"date":"2024-10-16T19:22:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T19:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/progyny.com\/?p=29466"},"modified":"2025-11-05T23:14:57","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T23:14:57","slug":"doctalk-beating-breast-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progyny.com\/education\/doctalk-beating-breast-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"Beating breast cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pg-video\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"DocTalk - Episode 9: Beating breast cancer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/B1DJAfAI0gE?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The DocTalk series, where we discuss current events in the industry and what they might mean for you. From news articles, research studies, pop culture, and everything in between, we\u2019re going to break it all down and sift through the noise with the help of our expert, Dr. Janet Choi, Progyny\u2019s Chief Medical Officer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for this episode, we brought on Progyny\u2019s own Laura Perez to discuss her diagnosis with breast cancer and the importance of advocating for your own health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recently the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has urged women to get mammogram screenings earlier, starting at age 40, whereas the previous recommendation was to start this at age 50. This should serve as a good reminder to prioritize one\u2019s health and listen to your body! If something doesn\u2019t feel right, start asking questions. Prevention and early detection can start by advocating for yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Experts<\/strong>: <br>Dr. Janet Choi, Chief Medical Officer, Progyny<br>Lissa Kline, LCSW<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Guest<\/strong>: Laura Perez, Progyny<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This show does not constitute medical advice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The DocTalk series, where we discuss current events in the industry and what they might mean for you. 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