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Mammograms, Dense Breasts, and Mobile Screening with Dr. Ryan Polselli

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Karen Litzy talks with Dr. Ryan Polselli, a fellowship-trained breast imaging radiologist and founder and CEO of Mamo Link. They discuss why women miss recommended mammograms, how mobile screening can reduce barriers, and what to know about 3D mammography, dense breast tissue, and screening guidelines.

In this episode

· Why busy schedules lead many women to put off mammograms

· How waiting for results and callback anxiety can affect future screening

· The difference between 2D mammography and 3D tomosynthesis

· How 3D imaging can help detect cancer and reduce callbacks

· Dense breast tissue and when supplemental ultrasound may be discussed

· How AI supports Mamo Link's same-day screening workflow

· Why screening recommendations can feel confusing

· Risk factors, family history, and earlier screening conversations

· How mobile mammography at workplaces can make screening more accessible

· The financial and operational challenges of building a mobile imaging company

· Common screening myths, including radiation concerns and whether ultrasound can replace mammography

Timestamps

00:00 Why mammograms matter—and why access matters
01:24 Meet Dr. Ryan Polselli and learn about Mamo Link
02:03 Why women miss recommended mammograms
03:36 How callback anxiety can affect screening
06:54 What "3D mammography" means
07:41 How tomosynthesis lets radiologists view breast tissue in slices
08:41 Detection and callback benefits of 3D mammography
09:43 Dense breasts and supplemental ultrasound
11:40 How AI helps coordinate same-day imaging
13:10 Why screening guidelines can be confusing
13:50 Dr. Polselli's perspective on screening frequency
15:53 Screening later in life and starting earlier
17:35 Risk considerations for specific groups
18:25 A family-history-based risk assessment tool
19:31 What clinicians can say to encourage patients to get screened
21:36 The business realities of mobile mammography
22:36 Advice for clinicians building something new
23:23 Moving from clinical work to running a business
25:12 Why workplace screening may reduce barriers
26:49 Working with school districts and government organizations
28:14 How mobile care can address practical obstacles
29:17 Making appointment registration easier
30:35 Why mammography remains the mainstay of screening
31:30 Lightning round begins
31:59 Contrast-enhanced mammography
32:42 Common myths about breast screening
33:30 Business advice: trust your gut
34:03 A personal health lesson
34:45 A habit Ryan is working on for his health
35:09 Where to find Mamo Link
36:20 Final reminder to schedule and share the episode