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In this episode, Dr. Jen Simmons returns to discuss her new book, her experiences, and her transformative journey from being a top breast surgeon to facing her own health crisis. Dr. Simmons shares her insights on breast cancer, the limitations of the current health care system, and her advocacy against mammograms. She introduces QT imaging as a revolutionary alternative for breast cancer screening and emphasizes the importance of holistic health practices, including diet, environmental awareness, and hormone replacement therapy. Dr. Simmons aims to redefine the narrative around breast cancer and promote a more proactive approach to health care.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back
01:10 Personal Journey with Breast Cancer
04:05 Becoming a Breast Surgeon
04:50 Facing Personal Illness
09:59 Critique of the Healthcare System
11:11 Issues with Mammograms
17:22 New Breast Cancer Screening Technology
23:26 The Opioid Crisis and Medical Trust
28:33 The Role of Patients in Modern Healthcare
30:23 Balancing Cancer Treatments and Environmental Factors
31:42 Addressing Environmental Exposures and Health
34:57 Diet and Lifestyle Choices for Better Health
45:26 The Importance of Hormone Replacement Therapy
52:27 Concluding Thoughts and Future Directions
Buy The Book:
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Episode with Dr. Klock: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/11-move-over-mammogram-qt-is-here/id1697193398?i=1000627448306
Follor Dr. Jenn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/
About Our Guest:
Integrative Oncologist, Author, Podcast Host, and the founder of PerfeQTion Imaging
Her journey into breast cancer care began with a personal tragedy. At the age of 16, Dr. Jenn's cousin, acclaimed singer-songwriter Linda Creed, died of metastatic breast cancer just weeks after Whitney Houston's recording of her iconic song, "The Greatest Love of All," topped the charts. This loss became a defining moment, inspiring Dr. Jenn to dedicate her life to transforming how we approach breast cancer treatment and prevention.
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.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Dr. Jenn is a devoted wife, mother, stepmother, grandmother, and athlete. Her life's mission is deeply personal, rooted in her cousin's memory, and driven by a desire to make a lasting impact on all those who desire breast health. As she famously says, "Breast Health is Health!"