The Perry Academy Brief

Breast Health and Nutrition in the Peri- and Postmenopausal Patient: Clinical Insights from Dr. Helen Cappuccino

In this Perry Academy webinar recap — part of the Perry Academy Perimenopause Certificate curriculum — Dr. Helen Cappuccino, surgical oncologist at Roswell Comprehensive Cancer Center, presents the current evidence on dietary patterns, body composition, alcohol intake, and lifestyle as modifiable risk factors for both benign breast disease and breast cancer in peri- and postmenopausal women. The session covers a stepwise clinical approach to mastalgia management, the Mediterranean diet as the most evidence-supported dietary intervention, the carcinogenic profile of alcohol and processed meats, the limited role of supplementation, and streamlined messaging strategies for incorporating breast health guidance into routine patient care. This webinar is available on the Perry Academy platform as part of the Perimenopause Certificate, with CME and CE credits for physicians, health coaches, and dietitians.

Advising perimenopausal and menopausal patients on benign breast symptoms and lifestyle interventions

This article, excerpted from a conversation with Perry Academy Instructor Dr. Helen Cappuccino, MD, FACS, outlines strategies for assisting perimenopausal and menopausal patients with benign breast conditions. It focuses on nutrition, supplements, and guidance to reduce anxiety around breast symptoms.

Perry Academy Spotlight Series: Tamara De Angelis, M.S.W., LCSW