Understanding Breast Health with Dr. Jawad Mustafa

Thoughtfully Mindless

In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Dr. Jawad Mustafa, an obstetrical and gynecological ultrasound consultant, to discuss breast health and the importance of breast cancer awareness. Dr. Mustafa walks us through the complexities of breast cancer, its causes, and the varying effects it has on different age groups. We delve into the importance of early detection, with Dr. Mustafa emphasizing the need for education programs focused on self-awareness and understanding what is normal for one's body. He highlights the role of ultrasound as an accessible, cost-effective, and reliable diagnostic tool, and discusses his initiative to offer low-cost breast screening camps. Dr. Mustafa encourages a shift in narrative from disease to overall health awareness and assures listeners that not every breast health issue is cancerous or life-threatening. https://bebreastaware.org/