Before You Have Your Next Mammogram, Listen to this! with Dr. Jenn Simmons #026

January 28, 2025•3 min read

About My Guest

Dr. Jenn Simmons started her professional career as Philadelphia's first fellowship trained breast surgeon and spent 17 years as Philadelphia's top breast surgeon. Her own illness led her to discover functional medicine. So enamored with the concept of creating health rather than killing disease, she left traditional medicine in 2019 and founded Real Health MD to help women along their breast cancer journey truly heal.

Dr. Jenn is on a mission to change the impact of breast cancer by empowering millions of women to take control of their health and create the life they want. She hosts her weekly podcast, Keeping Abreast with Dr. Jenn, hosted the Breast Cancer Breakthroughs Summit, and is the author of The Smart Woman’s Guide to Breast Cancer.

Dr. Jenn is currently opening PerfeQTion Imaging centers across the country featuring QT Imaging, an innovative technology that uses sound waves to create a 3D reconstruction of the breast without pain, compression, or radiation. This fast affordable FDA approved technology has 40x the resolution of MRI and will forever change the way that we screen for breast cancer.

Summary

This episode is a must-hear for every woman—especially if you're in perimenopause or menopause. Leah Vachani sits down with Dr. Jenn Simmons, a trailblazer in integrative oncology, to uncover life-changing insights about breast health.

Dr. Jenn shares her journey from a top breast surgeon to becoming an advocate for holistic and functional medicine. She reveals the truth about breast cancer screening, flaws in traditional practices, and introduces QT imaging—a groundbreaking technology that could transform the way we approach breast health.

But it’s more than just technology—this episode empowers you to take control of your health, make informed decisions, and embrace a truly holistic approach to wellness.

This isn’t just another podcast. It’s a call to action for women everywhere. Listen now and learn how to advocate for your health like never before.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Jen Simmons and Her Mission

01:35 Dr. Jen's Personal Journey with Breast Cancer

09:28 The Shift from Conventional to Functional Medicine

19:21 Understanding Breast Cancer and Patient Empowerment

29:42 The Flaws in Current Breast Cancer Screening Practices

39:43 Innovative Solutions: QT Imaging Technology

49:36 The Importance of Hormone Replacement Therapy

59:40 Conclusion and Resources for Women

Resources

Dr. Jenn Simmons website.

Connect with Dr. Jenn on Instagram.

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