JoAnn V. Pinkerton, MD Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Director, Division of Midlife Women’s Health, University of Virginia. Dr. Pinkerton is a North American Menopause Society (NAMS) past president and certified menopause practitioner. She also serves on the OBG Management Board of Editors.
Hear Dr. Pinkerton discuss:
How often women who are at high-risk for breast cancer should be screened
New screening tools: breast tomosynthesis and breast screening ultrasonography – Who are the best candidates? – What are the risks? – When should these new tools be used?
How to assess the different levels of risk and devise appropriate screening
A summary of screening, lifestyle changes, and medications that can reduce the risk of breast cancer