126: Out With the Old, In With the New: Rethinking Breast Cancer Screening

In this solo episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons delivers a clear, evidence-based breakdown of modern breast cancer screening and prevention. She explains why so many women are confused about breast health and how outdated screening practices, lack of informed consent, and drive fear rather than clarity.Dr. Jenn distinguishes between screening and diagnostic imaging, emphasizing that screening for healthy, asymptomatic women should be safe. She introduces innovative, non-radiation screening tools including the Auria Tears Test, which identifies inflammatory precursors to breast cancer, and the QT Scan, a pain-free, radiation-free 3D imaging technology.The episode addresses common concerns around mammograms, biopsies, dense breasts, estrogen, and hormone replacement therapy.In This Episode, You'll Learn:The difference between screening and diagnostic breast imagingWhat mammograms do - and don’t - actually tell youHow inflammation shows up before breast cancer developsHow the  Auria Tears Test identifies early inflammatory riskHow the QT scan can be used for screeningWhether biopsies can cause cancer to spreadHow estrogen and hormone replacement fit into breast healthEpisode Timeline Highlights:00:00 Introduction to Breast Health Awareness01:57 Understanding Mammograms: Screening vs. Diagnostic09:11 Innovative Screening Methods: QT and  Auria Test16:20 The Importance of Breast Cancer Awareness17:55 The Future of Breast Cancer Screening23:07 Biopsy Safety and Dense Breasts28:13 Debunking Myths: Estrogen and Breast Cancer32:01 Hormone Replacement Therapy: A Health Plan PerspectiveTo talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with RHMD, visit:https://calendly.com/stephanie-1031/discovery-callTo get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuideTo purchase the auria breast cancer screening test go here https://auria.care/ and use the code DRJENN20 for 20% Off.Connect with Dr. Jenn:Website: https://www.realhealthmd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmonsTo talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with Dr. Jenn visit: https://calendly.com/stephanie-1031/clarity-callTo get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuideTo purchase the auria breast cancer screening test go here https://auria.care/ and use the code DRJENN20 for 20% Off.Connect with Dr. Jenn:Website: https://www.jennsimmonsmd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons