Does hormone therapy really cause breast cancer? Board-certified breast oncologist Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky joins Jill Foos to separate the science from the fear for women in menopause and beyond. In this episode: HRT and breast cancer risk: why type, dose, timing, and your own baseline risk matter What the FDA's 2026 boxed-warning change does and doesn't mean Dense breasts, 3D mammograms, ultrasound, and MRI: who needs what Family history and genetic testing: when to look deeper, even after a negative BRCA test Vaginal estrogen for breast cancer survivors with dryness, painful sex, or UTIs Protecting your bones on aromatase inhibitors Alcohol, visceral fat, exercise, and nutrition myths, including sugar, soy, and dairy What's new in breast cancer care in 2026 Dr. Teplinsky is Head of Breast and Gynecologic Medical Oncology at Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care and author of Beyond the Pink: Navigating Life, Health, and Breast Cancer. This episode is for education, not medical advice. Talk with your provider about your own risk and options. Find Dr. Teplinsky: Website: https://interludecancerstories.com/ IG: @drteplinsky Stay connected with JFW: Book your 60-minute Menopause Care Consultation: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/menopause-care-consult-page Follow on Instagram: @jillfooswellness Follow on Facebook: @jillfooswellness Follow on YouTube: @jillfooswellness Grab discounts on my favorite menopause wellness products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-products Enjoy 20% savings and free shipping at Fullscript for your favorite supplements by leading brands: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jillfooswellness/store-start Subscribe to the JFW newsletter at www.jillfooswellness.com and receive your FREE Guide on How To Create Your Menopause Health Equation Ebook. Schedule your free 15-minute consultation here: https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness/15-minute-zoom-consultations If you're a Chicago-area midlife woman, check out the Chicago Menopause Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to navigating menopause locally with experts: https://chicagomenopausecollective.org
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