Cancer Prevention, Early Detection & Screenings for Women Over 40 with Rebecca Maff, Cancer Biologist

What should women over 40 actually be paying attention to when it comes to cancer prevention and early detection?

In this episode of Wellness After 40, I sit down with cancer biologist and TEDx speaker Rebecca Maff for a conversation about cancer screenings, prevention, overlooked health changes, and the importance of proactive care in midlife.

We discuss why certain cancer screening guidelines are changing, what women should know about breast, ovarian, and colorectal cancer awareness, and how subtle shifts in the body can sometimes be dismissed as “just aging,” stress, or hormones.

Rebecca also shares insight into the future of cancer detection, the role of AI in healthcare, and why understanding your body and advocating for your health matters more than ever after 40.

In this episode, we discuss:

•  Cancer prevention and proactive healthcare after 40 
•  Why colorectal cancer screenings now begin at age 45 
•  Breast, ovarian, and colorectal cancer awareness 
•  Subtle health changes women often dismiss in midlife 
•  The importance of routine screenings and family history 
•  Early detection and evolving healthcare technology 
•  AI and the future of cancer research and diagnosis 
•  Stress, overall health, and long-term wellness 

Connect with Rebecca:

•  Instagram: @rebeccamaff
  
  
•  TEDx Talk: Watch Rebecca’s TEDx Talk
  
  

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