Ep. 134: Breast Imaging, Dense Breasts & Early Detection with Dr. Kimberly Beavers

Did you know that breast cancer risk assessment should begin as early as age 25? In this episode of the *Test Those Breasts Podcast*, host Jamie Vaughn welcomes *Dr. Kimberly Beavers*, a fellowship-trained breast imaging radiologist and clinical assistant professor at NYU Langone Health, for an eye-opening conversation about breast cancer screening, dense breasts, personal risk, and self-advocacy. Dr. Beavers explains why mammograms remain essential for early detection, how dense breast tissue can affect screening, and when supplemental imaging such as ultrasound or MRI may be recommended. They also address common mammogram misconceptions, the importance of knowing your lifetime breast cancer risk, and the proposed *Find It Early Act*, which aims to reduce financial barriers to supplemental screening. Because breast health education should begin long before a diagnosis! In This Episode Why breast cancer risk assessment by age 25 matters. Understanding dense breasts and supplemental screening. Mammogram myths, safety, and early detection. The Tyrer-Cuzick breast cancer risk assessment model. Advocating for personalized screening and care. The Find It Early Act and access to screening. Connect with Dr. Kimberly Beavers Instagram, LinkedIn, X & Bluesky: @kbeaversmd Helpful Resources Breast Cancer Risk Calculator: https://magview.com/ibis-risk-calcula... Dense Breast Information: https://densebreast-info.org/ ACR Screening Guidelines: https://www.acr.org/News-and-Publicat... Find It Early Act: https://finditearlyact.org/ Support Test Those Breasts Test Those Breasts, Inc.® is a nonprofit dedicated to accessible, evidence-based breast health education, early detection, and advocacy. Learn more: https://testthosebreasts.org/ Support our mission: https://testthosebreasts.org/donate/ 💗 Find it early, Change the outcome.