January 2026 BRA Banter (Re-release)

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For January, we are re-releasing one of our favorite sessions from last year. Watch (or re-watch) an informative session with a leading radiologist!


Understanding breast scans is a crucial step in proactive breast health. In this month’s BRA Banter, Dr. Iantha L. Allton, M.D. discusses:

  • When and why to get a breast scan
  • What the different tests are
  • Understanding your results and follow-up steps


Whether you’re new to breast health monitoring or have experience with scans, this session is designed to empower you with knowledge and confidence.


Who Should Watch?

This event is open to anyone looking to better understand breast scans, whether for personal health, supporting a loved one, or professional interest.

About Dr. Iantha L. Allton, M.D.

A practicing radiologist since 2006


Dr. Allton is a board-certified, fellowship-trained radiologist specializing in musculoskeletal imaging. She earned her degree in medicine in 2000 from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. She completed her residency in diagnostic radiology at the University of Kansas-Wichita and completed her fellowship in musculoskeletal radiology at the University of Virginia. 

 

She has been a diplomate of the American Board of Radiology since 2005 and holds memberships in the American College of Radiology (ACR), the Radiologic Society of North America (RSNA) and the Tennessee Medical Association (TMA).

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