In this solo episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons breaks down the newly released American College of Physicians mammography screening guidelines, what they say, what the data behind them actually shows, and why the radiology community's response raised more questions than it answered. She also makes the case that DCIS has been misclassified, mistreated, and misrepresented for decades, and walks through what a truly preventive breast cancer screening protocol looks like in practice.She rounds out the episode with a clear-eyed look at collagen supplementation and breast cancer risk, and addresses hormone replacement therapy after a breast cancer diagnosis.Every woman deserves this information before she makes a decision, not after.What You'll LearnWhy DCIS is not breast cancer and what the data says about over treating itWhat the new ACP mammography screening guidelines say and why the radiology world responded with opinion instead of evidenceWhat the Wisdom Trial revealed about personalized breast cancer screening and why the results make annual mammogram guidelines indefensibleWhat preventive breast cancer screening actually looks like without radiation, compression, or harmWhy collagen supplementation has no association with breast cancer risk or recurrenceWhy bio-identical hormone replacement therapy is not off the table after a breast cancer diagnosis Why treating the tumor without addressing root cause is not treatmentEpisode Timeline00:00 Understanding DCIS: The Controversy15:54 Rethinking Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines39:29 Innovative Breast Cancer Screening Methods46:08 The Importance of Metabolic Health52:42 Reevaluating Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines59:27 Holistic Approaches to Breast Cancer Treatment01:04:27 Understanding Hormone Replacement Therapy01:15:19 The Path to Prevention and Optimal Health1:17:00 Where to Start With PreventionResources Mentioned:jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2847514www.targetedonc.com/view/hrt-shows-no-adverse-effect-on-breast-cancer-risk-in-patients-with-brca-variantTo talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with Dr. Jenn visit: https://calendly.com/stephanie-1031/clarity-callTo 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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