This episode is a MUST listen. It’s one of the most important conversations about women’s health we’ve ever had on The Mel Robbins Podcast. Today, you’re going to learn life-saving information every woman needs to know about cancer prevention, the screenings and tests that could help detect cancer early, and how to advocate for your health at every age. Mel is joined by Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi, MD, a world-renowned OB-GYN, gynecological surgeon, breast cancer survivor, and women's health advocate. Known as Dr. A, she's spent decades caring for women, performing advanced gynecological surgeries, and teaching medical students and residents at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. A is also a breast cancer survivor and her story will change how you think about your own health. How many of us assume that if something needs to be checked, our doctor will tell us? So you leave an appointment without asking the question in your mind because you don’t want to seem like you’re overreacting. Dr. A believes all women deserve better health care, and she’s on a mission to help you get it. That starts with knowing what to ask for and how to speak up for yourself. Today, she’s walking you through what might be missing from your annual visit and exactly what to ask your doctor about. You’re going to want to take notes for this one because you’ll walk away with specific questions, a detailed list, and resources that could save your life. In this episode, you'll learn how to: - Calculate your lifetime risk of breast cancer - Understand why you can develop breast cancer without a family history - Find out if you have dense breast tissue - Learn what genetic testing can reveal about inherited cancer risk - Recognize important warning signs of ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancer - Learn which screenings to discuss with your doctor at every age - Prepare a list of questions for your annual doctor's appointment - Advocate for yourself and know when to seek a second opinion By the end of this episode, you'll know more about your personal health risks, the specific questions to ask your doctor, and the screenings and tests that could help save your life. Because your health should not be a mystery. Every woman deserves to understand her body, know what to ask for, and feel confident advocating for her own health. This is information every woman needs to hear. And it could save your life or the life of a woman you love. For all studies, screenings, tests, and resources mentioned in this episode, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked the episode, check out this one next: Mayo Clinic Cancer Doctor: 5 Foods That Heal the Body, Starve Cancer, & Prevent Disease Mel also wants to tell you: Try the 23g protein shot I drink every single morningJoin 2 million readers loving my weekly newsletter - full of tips, tools, and inspirationThe Let Them Theory: read the book everyone’s talking about Watch the episodes on YouTube Connect with me on InstagramFollow the show’s Instagram for clips, behind the scenes, and more Find some daily positivity on my TikTokWant zero ads? Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-freeDisclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
