125: Rethinking Mammograms, Diet, and Prevention with Dr. Michael Greger

In this compelling episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons is joined by Dr. Michael Greger, physician, author of How Not to Die, and founder of NutritionFacts.org, for a focused conversation on breast cancer screening, prevention, and informed decision making.

Together, they challenge common assumptions about mammograms, unpacking what research shows about over diagnosis, false reassurance, and the lack of overall survival benefit. Dr. Greger explains why women and physicians often overestimate the life-saving power of mammography and why informed consent is missing from screening discussions.

Beyond screening, Dr. Greger explores how lifestyle shapes breast cancer risk, including plant-forward nutrition and the dangers of alcohol. Together, they emphasize empowering women with evidence-based information.

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In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Why mammograms do not improve overall survival
 • What women are not told about overdiagnosis and false positives
 • Why informed consent is missing from breast cancer screening
 • How the Auria test detects inflammatory precursors before cancer develops
 • Why prevention matters more than early detection
 • How diet influences breast cancer risk and overall health
 • Why plant-forward eating supports metabolic and hormonal balance
 • Why alcohol significantly increases breast cancer risk even in small amounts
 • How medical training underemphasizes nutrition science
 • Why empowerment and education change health outcomes

Episode Timeline Highlights:

00:00 Why breast cancer prevention remains confusing
04:45 The problem with mammography and informed consent
08:34 Overdiagnosis, false reassurance, and hidden harms
12:17 Why survival benefits matter more than detection
14:44 Introducing the Auria at-home screening test
18:19 Medical dogma and resistance to change
20:46 Dr. Greger’s grandmother and the origin of his mission
24:13 Plant-based versus plant-exclusive eating
28:39 Alcohol as a major and overlooked breast cancer risk
32:51 Practical guidance for prevention and long-term health
33:56 Key takeaways on screening, diet, and empowerment

Where to Find Dr. Michael Greger:

Website: https://nutritionfacts.org
Book: How Not to Die (10th Anniversary Edition)

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