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 She explains why so many women are confused about breast health and how outdated screening practices, lack of informed consent, and drive fear rather than clarity.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 imaging
• What mammograms do - and don’t - actually tell you
• How inflammation shows up before breast cancer develops
• How the  Auria Tears Test identifies early inflammatory risk
• How the QT scan can be used for screening
• Whether biopsies can cause cancer to spread
• How estrogen and hormone replacement fit into breast health

Episode Timeline Highlights:

00:00 Introduction to Breast Health Awareness
01:57 Understanding Mammograms: Screening vs. Diagnostic
09:11 Innovative Screening Methods: QT and  Auria Test
16:20 The Importance of Breast Cancer Awareness
17:55 The Future of Breast Cancer Screening
23:07 Biopsy Safety and Dense Breasts
28:13 Debunking Myths: Estrogen and Breast Cancer
32:01 Hormone Replacement Therapy: A Health Plan Perspective

To talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with RHMD, visit:
https://calendly.com/stephanie-1031/discovery-call

To get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuide

To 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/DrJennSimmons
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

To 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-call

To get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuide

To 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/DrJennSimmons
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons