Every October is an opportunity for us to rise up and do more than we did the previous October and this time, it's no different. Breast cancer awareness is an effort to raise awareness and reduce the stigma of breast cancer through education on symptoms and treatment. That's exactly what we will aim to do with every episode of our podcast this month, starting with this one
Welcome to another episode of What The Fifty Podcast with your host, Niki and Mich! If you're listening to this podcast for the first time, we are so glad you’ve joined us. Each episode features mindful conversations with speakers across all industries, focusing on how to live a more fun-filled life with less fuss.
MEET DR. VINCE REID
Dr. Vince Reid migrated to the USA after graduating from the Wolmers’ Boys School in Kingston. He obtained his medical degree at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed his internship and residency at Maimonides Medical Center, New York where he received numerous awards including the Chief Resident of the Year Award.
In later years, Dr. Reid joined the Hall-Perrine Cancer Center where he is currently the Medical Director. He also holds an appointment as Associate Professor of Surgery in the Division of Surgical Oncology & Endocrine Surgery at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
Dr. Reid’s clinical practice in Surgical Oncology involves managing diseases such as Melanoma, Breast cancer, head and neck cancers and Colorectal Cancer.
With over 22 years in the medical field, Dr. Reid is committed to the health and well-being of individuals.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND HIM
Associate Professor of Surgery: Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery.
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Office: 319-369-4652
Fax: 319-398-6874
E-mail: vreid@mercycare.org
MORE OF WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT
🩺 Breast Cancer facts and Jamaica
🩺Concerning signs to look out for
🩺 Why it's important for women of colour to do mammograms
🩺 What women can do to mitigate the occurrence of breast cancer
🩺Does marijuana matter?
🩺And More!
KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE
0:30 October line up for WTF
1:00 Breast Cancer facts and Jamaica
4:16 Intro on Dr. Reid
6:20 Mich's history with Dr. Reid
9:47 Framing the importance of the issue of Breast Cancer
10:10 Self Breast Exams and why it's important
11:00 Concerning signs to look out for
13:46 What are the recommended screening guidelines
15:32 Baseline for Mammograms
16:16 Next steps after a lump is found
19:05 Mich's personal journey with benign legions
25:38 Different types of biopsies
27:17 Why it's important to request an ultrasound at the same time of your mammograms
27:35 Key takeaways
27:38 Frequency of mammograms (annual)
28:32 Why it's important for women of colour to do mammograms
29:31 What women can do to mitigate the occurrence of breast cancer
32:11 Does marijuana matter?
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Enjoy,
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Niki & Mich
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