29. Breast Health IS Health w/ Dr. Jenn Simmons
Description
In this episode, we covered:
- Breast cancer prevalence in the US
- Should you fear breast cancer?
- Heart disease - the #1 killer of women
- How should we be screening for breast cancer
- Should women have mammograms?
- Negative impact of breast cancer treatments
- Does estrogen cause breast cancer?
- What does ER (estrogen receptor) or PR (progesterone receptor) positive mean?
- Is HRT (hormone replacement therapy) safe to use after breast cancer?
Dr. Jenn Simmons:
Dr. Jenn became Philadelphia's first fellowship-trained breast surgeon and spent 17 years leading the field. This personal journey led her to create Real Health MD in 2019, a practice dedicated to holistic healing for breast cancer. It integrates conventional wisdom with root cause medicine and the drivers of health: nutrition, lifestyle changes, detoxification, and stress management. Dr. Jenn's innovative approach doesn't stop there.
As the founder of PerfeQTion Imaging, she is establishing safe imaging centers across the nation, armed with revolutionary technology that promises to redefine breast cancer screening. This technology is not only fast and safe but also comfortable, affordable, radiation-free, and boasts 40 times the resolution of MRI. It has received FDA clearance, signaling a new era in breast health and breast cancer screening.
Resources Mentioned:
Dr. Jenn’s Book: The Smart Woman’s Guide to Breast Cancer
Website: https://www.realhealthmd.com/
Work with Dr. Jenn: https://www.realhealthmd.com/work-with-us/
Keeping Abreast with Dr. Jenn Podcast: https://www.realhealthmd.com/podcast/
PerfeQTion Imaging: https://www.perfeqtionimaging.com/