About this episode
Subscribe to the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DrTazMD/podcastsBreast cancer screening, prevention, and treatment are evolving, and in this episode, integrative oncologist and former breast surgeon Dr. Jenn Simmons reveals why it's time to rethink the mammogram. With breast cancer rates rising globally, many women are undergoing aggressive treatments for conditions that may never become life-threatening. Dr. Simmons breaks down the truth about mammography risks, the limitations of early detection, and introduces safer, more effective screening methods grounded in functional medicine and metabolic health.This powerful conversation covers the real root causes of breast cancer, including chronic inflammation, environmental toxins, and metabolic dysfunction. Dr. Simmons shares her deeply personal story, from leading a top surgical practice to becoming a patient herself — and how that experience transformed her approach to care. She also explains why prevention must go beyond imaging.You will learn how nutrition, lifestyle changes, hormone therapy, and advanced lab testing can play a transformative role in both preventing breast cancer and improving outcomes after diagnosis. This is a must-watch episode for anyone ready to move from fear to empowerment in their breast health journey.Thank you to our sponsorGet 15% off your first order with the code DRTAZ at oneskin.co/drtazConnect further to Hol+ at https://holplus.co/- Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes of hol+.About Jenn Simmons:Dr. Jenn Simmons is an Integrative Oncologist, Breast Surgeon, 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. However, her perspective changed significantly when she became a patient herself. Through this personal experience, Dr. Jenn saw how broken the conventional medical system can be. This led her to discover and embrace functional medicine, a revelation that sparked her journey towards a more holistic approach to breast cancer care.This personal journey led her to create Real Health MD in 2019, a p
