The Rise of Breast Cancer in Young Women with Dr. Sangeetha Kolluri

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Written By Natalie Crawford

In this episode, reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Natalie Crawford sits down with board-certified breast surgeon Dr. Sangeetha Kolluri to unpack a vital conversation around the rising rates of breast cancer diagnoses in young women.

Moving past generic, one-size-fits-all medical advice, they dive deep into the absolute necessity of personalized screening and risk assessments to ensure no woman slips through the cracks.

By highlighting how true self-advocacy and early action save lives, this episode serves as a critical blueprint for young women looking to take control of their own breast health and reproductive futures.

The Rise of Breast Cancer in Young Women: What Every Woman Under 45 Needs to Know

What You’ll Learn:

  • The surprising intersection of the peripartum period and an elevated baseline risk that every postpartum woman needs to understand.

  • Why standard age-based screening guidelines might fail young women, and the specific diagnostic gaps that occur before age 40.

  • The hidden relationship between a customized hereditary cancer gene panel and navigating complex results like variants of unknown significance (VUS).

  • How a specific, free online tool uses your detailed family history and imaging data to completely personalize your preventative screening schedule.

  • The critical timeline linking urgent fertility preservation, chemotherapy, and protecting your ovarian reserve after an unexpected diagnosis.

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