Best Ways to Screen for Breast Cancer & Steps Following a Diagnosis

Dr. Jenn Simmons

A visionary breast cancer surgeon turned integrative oncologist, Dr. Jenn Simmons is redefining the landscape of breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Her groundbreaking approach combines:

• Safe, pain-free, and accurate breast screening
• Pioneering use of bioidentical hormone replacement for breast cancer patients
• A mission to eliminate over-imaging, over-biopsy, over-diagnosis, and over-treatment

Dr. Simmons empowers women to reclaim their hormonal health and embrace a life worth living. Her innovative methods not only save lives but also preserve quality of life, offering hope and vitality to those facing breast cancer.

Author of the bestselling book “The Smart Woman’s Guide to Breast Cancer,” Dr. Simmons provides an invaluable resource for anyone navigating a breast cancer diagnosis. This comprehensive guide offers expert insights and compassionate support to patients and their loved ones.

The Smart Woman’s Guide to Breast Cancer: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuide

Podcast: Keeping Abreast with Dr. Jenn
https://keepingabreastwithdrjenn.buzzsprout.com/

QT imaging: https://www.perfeqtionimaging.com/ 

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We cover:

  • Pros and cons of mammograms

  • Diagnostic tools vs screening tools

  • Statistics on how many lives saved by screening

  • How women in perimenopause and post menopause should screen for breast cancer

  • New breast screening technologies

  • When to decide if treatment is necessary

  • What women with dense breasts need to know about screening

  • 12 steps to take after a breast cancer diagnosis

  • Can a woman continue HRT (Hormone Therapy) after a breast cancer diagnosis?

  • What Dr. Jenn’s research shows about survival rates

  • How to interpret studies on mammograms and breast cancer

  • Widespread vs targeted radiation

 

ZORA’S RESOURCES

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41416-020-01163-2

https://www.acr.org/Media-Center/ACR-News-Releases/2018/New-Study-Cements-Fact-That-Mammography-is-a-Primary-Factor-in-Reduced-Breast-Cancer-Deaths

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/acog-updates-breast-cancer-screening-guidelines-2024a1000j2o

DR. JENN’S RESOURCES

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8372752/

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