“Self-checks are an important tool that serves as a first line of defense in detecting breast cancer, and the main barrier to accessing this critical tool is lack of education and awareness. Keep A Breast has been working hard to solve that gap, and Carbon Health is proud to work together in providing seamless care to those who may need it. Our providers at Carbon Health are here to talk through any concerns someone may have as a result of their self-check, so they are not left to wonder and worry.” —Dr. Sujal Mandavia, MD - Chief Medical Officer of Carbon Health

“The average woman has a 12% lifetime risk of developing breast cancer. Many factors affect this, including family history, breast density, diet, weight, pregnancies, and breastfeeding - the list goes on. While we, as clinicians, can use tools to make estimates regarding your personal risk and are trained at knowing normal from abnormal breast masses, you should know your body as well. Ask your primary care doctor or gynecologist to talk you through their findings when they perform your breast exam, so you are aware of any normal feeling lumps or bumps, as we all have them! That way, you will know if something doesn’t feel right. Early detection of breast cancer increases the chance for cure, especially in young women who aren’t undergoing routine screening.”  —Dr. Aashini Master, DO | Breast and Integrative Oncologist at UCLA