The founder of Breast Cancer Conqueror, Dr. Veronique Desaulniers has personally faced two breast cancer journeys. She joins JJ in today's podcast episode to talk about her new breast self-exam training model called My Breast Friend that is changing early breast cancer detection. Listen as Dr. V explains why it's important to perform regular breast self-exams, as well as how My Breast Friend can help you understand the difference between normal breast tissue and any abnormalities that may arise. Dr. V also shares why size matters when it comes to finding a breast cancer lump, as well as the top 7 triggers that can increase breast cancer risk. Find out about the power of touch in early breast cancer detection and how to be proactive about your breast health!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Dr. V’s free eBook, A Guide to a New Era in Early Breast Cancer Detection, by going to jjvirgin.com/mybreastfriend.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Dr. V personally faced two breast cancer journeys. She discovered the first lump in her breast while performing a breast self-exam. Dr. V’s breast self-exam training model is called My Breast Friend. The My Breast Friend Training System helps you understand what normal breast tissue feels like and what a potentially unhealthy lump may feel like. The average-sized lump that is found by someone who is not trained in a proper breast self-exam is the size of a ping pong ball. Once someone is trained in a proper breast self-exam, they can find a lump as small as a pea.   Episode Play-By-Play [0:55] Introduction to today’s episode  [2:20] Dr. Veronique Desaulniers’s career briefing  [3:51] How Dr. V became known as the Breast Cancer Conqueror [5:42] Years later, Dr. V received a second breast cancer diagnosis.   [7:29] The importance of early detection [8:26] Why most women don’t perform breast self-exams on a regular basis  [10:20] What Dr. V’s training system teaches you  [12:00] Are breast self-exams really helpful in detecting a lump?  [14:40] How to use the My Breast Friend Training System   [15:03] The three main components of a proper breast self-exam  [17:11] What should you do if you have breast implants?  [18:10] The average-sized lump that is found by someone who is not trained in a proper breast self-exam [18:53] Once someone is trained in a proper breast self-exam, they can find a lump as small as a pea.  [19:16] Survival rates according to the size of the tumor that is found  [20:00] Preventing cancer recurrence  [20:48] Breast cancer statistics [21:25] The 7 triggers that increase the risk of breast cancer  [22:50] Having optimal Vitamin D levels reduces your breast cancer risk by over 83 percent. [23:24] The risk of developing cancer  [24:42] Self-care is crucial.  [26:27] How to get access to Dr. V’s online program, Your Guide to Preventing Breast Cancer Naturally  [28:03] Freebies from today’s episode  [28:35] If you want to lose weight even faster, here’s the two-word secret: Extra Fiber! [29:48] JJ is committing to using My Breast Friend. [31:22] Spread the word to your friends. [32:30] Self-care isn’t selfish!   Mentioned in this episode: JJ Virgin Extra Fiber Holistic Dental Health with Trina Felber Subscribe to the JJ Virgin Lifestyle Show Become part of JJ’s community JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices