This conversation was recorded live as part of The SEAM Salons, an intimate series of in-person gatherings created by the Lynne Cohen Foundation to bring curated groups of women into candid, expert-led conversations about preventive health, cancer risk, medicine, advocacy, and the questions we are often left to navigate alone.

In this salon conversation, Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Dr. Lynda Roman, MD, Division Chief of Gynecologic Oncology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and Co-Director of the USC Lynne Cohen Foundation Preventive Care Clinic, for an honest and deeply informative discussion about menopause, hormone replacement therapy, cancer risk, gaps in women’s health research, and the role of philanthropy and collaboration in advancing early detection and prevention.

We are sharing this recording first with the women who were part of the room as a thank-you for helping shape such a thoughtful and generous conversation. This unlisted release is intended as a resource to revisit, reflect on, and share carefully with women in your life who may benefit from it.

To learn more about the Lynne Cohen Foundation’s work in cancer prevention, early detection, education, and access to care — or to support our mission with a donation — please visit: https://lynnecohenfoundation.org/

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When your body starts to feel unfamiliar — your sleep changes, anxiety appears out of nowhere, migraines intensify, weight shifts, hormones fluctuate — it can be hard to know where to begin. In this episode of The SEAM Podcast, Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Carley Cassity, NP, for a smart, candid conversation about preventive medicine, perimenopause, and why so many women are looking for a different kind of care.

The SEAM Podcast is produced by the Lynne Cohen Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to breast and ovarian cancer prevention, early detection, and expanded access to preventive care. https://lynnecohenfoundation.org/

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What does it really mean to have dense breasts—and how does breast density affect what a mammogram can see?

In this episode of The SEAM Podcast, Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Dr. Hannah Milch, a breast-specialized radiologist at UCLA, for a clear, candid conversation about breast cancer screening, mammograms, ultrasounds, MRIs, and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in early detection.

Dr. Milch explains why dense breast tissue is so common, why mammography remains the foundation of breast cancer screening, when supplemental imaging may be recommended, and why there is no one-size-fits-all answer for every woman. Amy and Dr. Milch also discuss the emotional reality of preventive care: what women can control, what they cannot, and how better information can help patients make more confident choices.

This conversation is especially helpful for anyone wondering:

• What does breast density mean?
• Should I get an ultrasound with my mammogram?
• When is a breast MRI recommended?
• What are the limits of mammography?
• How could AI improve breast cancer screening?

The SEAM Podcast is produced by the Lynne Cohen Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to breast and ovarian cancer prevention, early detection, and expanded access to preventive care. https://lynnecohenfoundation.org/

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