#346: The Truth About Breast Cancer: Insights Every Woman Needs to Hear with Dr. Roxanne Pero, MD, FACOG, DIPABLM

"Doctor Mom" Podcast | Practical Tips to Be a Proactive Parent

Curious about what you can do to support breast health? In this episode, Steph interviews Dr. Roxanne Perro MD, FACOG, DIPABLM, a functional medicine provider and breast health advocate, to shed light on the rising breast cancer rates and proactive ways to manage risk.

You’ll learn the importance of early detection, self-breast exams, and understanding the changes in your body. Dr. Perro emphasizes the role of diet, including the benefits of fiber, cruciferous vegetables, and balanced omega-3 intake, alongside lifestyle shifts like reducing alcohol consumption and avoiding harmful toxins. The discussion also dives into innovative screening methods and their accessibility, plus the significance of hormone balance during life stages like perimenopause and postpartum.

Whether you're curious about preventative care, diet’s role in breast health, or navigating the fear of a diagnosis, this episode offers expert advice and compassionate support. It’s time to take control of your health, one small change at a time. Listen now to feel informed, empowered, and inspired!

Topics Covered In This Episode::

• Breast cancer prevention tips

• Importance of early detection

• Functional medicine approaches

• Impact of lifestyle on breast cancer

• Role of estrogen in health

Show Notes:

• Follow @drroxannepero on Instagram

• Visit Dr. Pero’s Alive and Well website

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• Listen to today’s episode on our website

Dr. Pero graduated from Louisiana State University, received her M.D. from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center of New Orleans, and subsequently completed her residency at University of Texas at Southwestern/Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas.

She completed her board certification for the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

She completed 12 years of private practice in the field of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Infertility where she cared for thousands of amazing women and helped so many resilient families through high risk pregnancies.

For the last 3 years, she has stepped out of the hospital and into the holistic space.

She is a Diplomate/Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, a medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to treat chronic conditions.

She is board certified in Functional Medicine through the Institute of Functional Medicine.

She currently has a thriving practice in Dallas, TX at Alive&Well Dallas.

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