Today, we dive into a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Jennifer Simmons, a breast cancer surgeon turned functional medicine oncologist, who is redefining breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and screening. Dr. Simmons critically examines the common belief in the life-saving efficacy of mammograms. Through evidence from the Canadian Breast Cancer Screening Trial, she highlights issues of overdiagnosis and unnecessary treatments, which can impact women's quality of life. Particularly for women with dense breasts, mammograms often fall short.

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