Voices of Experience · Podcast
Season 1Episode 11October 2024

Feel For Your Life

Diagnosed at 33, she built the tools she wished she'd had for self-advocacy.

Hosted by Dianne Keen  ·  with Jessica Baladad, Founder of Feel for Your Life
Guest
Jessica Baladad
Jessica Baladad
Founder of Feel for Your Life
Knowing your body and feeling your breast is crucial for women, especially those under 40 who aren’t typically screened with mammograms.
Jessica Baladad, Founder of Feel for Your Life
33
Her age when she pushed for the mammogram
20+ years
In radiology, on the private practice side
30 days
How long a state may give a payer to respond
About this episode

Self-exams, early detection, and patient advocacy

In Episode 11, Jessica Baladad founder and Chief Advocate at Feel for your Life, shares her powerful journey from diagnosis at the age of 33 to becoming an advocate for breast health awareness. Jessica discusses the importance of self-exams, her struggles with insurance claims, and the creation of her app, which helps women track their breast health. Her app also includes tools like AI to simplify medical reports and assist patients in advocating for themselves. This episode is a must-listen for healthcare professionals and patients alike, as Jessica's story highlights the critical role of early detection, patient advocacy, and the evolving use of technology in breast care programs.

In this episode

Key discussion points

Self-Exams and Early Detection: Jessica highlights the critical role of self-breast exams for women under 40 in early cancer detection.
Navigating Insurance Barriers: Jessica shares strategies for overcoming insurance denials, emphasizing patient advocacy.
Radiologists' Role in Breast Health: Radiologists play a crucial role in supporting early detection and educating patients

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