In this episode, we chat with Dr Anushka Chaudhry, an expert breast reconstructive and cosmetic surgeon. She combines cancer surgery with improving breast appearance, helping women regain confidence after treatment. Anushka is also a health educator focused on supporting ethnic minorities and young women with breast cancer through her charity, Aurora Breast Cancer Wellbeing. We discuss simple but important steps to reduce breast cancer risk, how to properly check your breasts, and key signs to watch out for. Dr Anushka also explains the different tools doctors use to examine breast health and the importance of knowing what’s normal for your own body. This episode is packed with clear, practical advice to empower women to take charge of their breast health and cut through the noise of misinformation.
Key Points:
(02:20): Dr Anushka Chaudhry’s background
(06:19): There’s No Single Cause of Breast Cancer (10:59): What You Can Do to Reduce Your Cancer Risk
(15:42): Learn to Trust Your Own Voice
(18:02): Set a Monthly Reminder to Check Your Breasts
(22:11): How to Check Your Breasts Properly (31:29): Breast Cancer Signs: Dimpling, Rash, or Nipple Changes
(35:39): Know What’s Normal for Your Own Body
(37:52): Different Tools Used to Look at Breast Health
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