In this solo episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons answers the exact questions women ask her every day about breast cancer risk, hormone therapy, aromatase inhibitors, and screening. She breaks down the difference between bioidentical and non-bioidentical hormones, what “high risk” actually means, why fear-based medicine keeps women stuck, and how to build a screening and prevention plan you understand and trust. If you’ve felt dismissed, confused, or pressured into one-size-fits-all choices, this episode gives you language, clarity, and next steps to advocate for your body.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Bioidentical vs non-bioidentical hormones, and what matters after breast cancerThe truth about estrogen, recurrence risk, and the “have vs had breast cancer” distinctionWhy aromatase inhibitors feel brutal, what they’re doing, and how to support your body on themWhat “high risk” really means, plus how breast density actually fits into riskSafer screening options like QT and ultrasound, and what to do when QT isn’t availableHow the ARIA tear test works, what a positive result means, and your next stepsWhat calcifications can signal and how to think about DCIS without panicHow to combine integrative care with conventional oncology without losing supportWhy breast cancer is tied to inflammation and metabolic health, and what to trackEpisode Timeline:00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Episode 03:05 Why Women Aren’t Getting Clear Answers About Breast Health 06:00 Bioidentical vs Non-Bioidentical Hormones 13:30 Estrogen, Hormone Therapy, and Breast Cancer Risk 20:10 Aromatase Inhibitors Explained 27:45 Supporting Quality of Life While on Aromatase Inhibitors 34:30 Understanding What “High Risk” Really Means 39:40 Breast Density Explained 45:30 Limitations of Mammograms and MRI 50:40 The ARIA Tear Test and Prevention-Based Screening 56:30 QT Scan, Ultrasound, and Safer Imaging Options 1:02:40 Screening After Breast Cancer Treatment 1:07:50 Breast Calcifications and DCIS 1:11:00 Integrative Care and Root Cause Healing 1:13:00 Closing Thoughts and Where to Find SupportTo talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with RHMD, visit: https://jennsimmons.simplero.com/page/377266?kuid=327aca17-5135-44cf-9210-c0b77a56e26d&kref=vOKy0sAiorrKTo get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuideTo 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/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

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