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Keeping Abreast with Dr. JennAuthor: Dr. Jenn Simmons
Keeping Abreast with Dr. Jenn is a podcast dedicated to empowering women and promoting breast health through a functional medicine lens. Dr. Jenn is a leading functional medicine practitioner specializing in restoring health to the breast cancer population. She explores a range of topics related to breast health, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and holistic approaches to support overall well-being. Whether you're a breast cancer survivor, a woman seeking to improve your breast health, a caregiver supporting a loved one, or you are just looking to thrive in this complicated world, this podcast is designed to meet your needs. Discover how functional medicine approaches can complement conventional treatments, support hormone balance, enhance nutrition, manage stress, optimize lifestyle choices, and promote overall well-being. Tune into Keeping Abreast with Dr. Jenn to gain the knowledge, tools, and resources to take control of your breast health journey. Remember, at the end of the day, breast health is health! Note: The Keeping Abreast with Dr. Jenn podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for personalized guidance and treatment recommendations. Language: en-us Genres: Alternative Health, Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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What Is a QT Scan? The Breast Imaging Technology Changing the Conversation
Sunday, 1 November, 2026
Beyond the Mammogram: Why Dr. Jenn Simmons Believes QT Imaging Is the Future of Breast Cancer ScreeningWhat if breast cancer screening could give women more information without radiation, painful compression, or unnecessary procedures?In this solo episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons answers one of the questions she hears most often: What exactly is a QT scan, and how is it different from a mammogram?As a former breast cancer surgeon turned integrative physician, Dr. Jenn challenges the conventional approach to breast cancer screening and explains why she believes QT Imaging represents a major advancement in breast health. She breaks down how the technology works, why it was developed, and how its ability to create detailed 3D images and monitor changes over time could transform the way breast abnormalities are evaluated.Dr. Jenn also shares why breast cancer screening should go beyond looking for tumors. From metabolic health and inflammation to individualized risk assessment, she explains the comprehensive approach she's building at Perfeqtion Imaging & Wellness.Because breast health isn't just about detecting disease. It's about understanding your body, identifying dysfunction, and taking a proactive approach to your long-term health.What You'll LearnWhat QT Imaging is and how it uses sound waves to create detailed 3D breast images without radiation or compressionWhy Dr. Jenn questions the safety and limitations of traditional mammograms and contrast-enhanced breast MRIsHow QT Imaging was developed to address screening challenges for women with dense breasts, implants, or a history of breast cancerHow monitoring a lesion's growth over time may help physicians make more informed decisions about further testingWhy Dr. Jenn believes conventional breast screening leads to unnecessary biopsies and interventionsHow metabolic testing, inflammatory markers, and personalized risk assessments fit into a more comprehensive approach to breast healthWhy Dr. Jenn believes breast cancer prevention requires looking at the health of the entire body, not just the breastsTimestamps00:00 - Why Dr. Jenn left conventional breast cancer surgery and reimagined breast health01:07 - What is QT Imaging, and why does it matter?02:00 - The risks Dr. Jenn associates with mammograms and repeated radiation exposure03:30 - The alternatives Dr. Jenn uses for breast health screening04:30 - The limitations of breast MRI and gadolinium contrast07:00 - Why QT Imaging was developed for women with complex screening needs08:30 - How QT Imaging works without radiation or compression10:00 - How monitoring lesion growth could change breast cancer screening12:00 - Unnecessary biopsies, overdiagnosis, and the limitations of conventional screening14:00 - Why Dr. Jenn combines QT Imaging with metabolic and inflammatory testing15:00 - A comprehensive approach to breast health and disease preventionTo talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working 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/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuideConnect with Dr. Jenn:Website: https://www.perfeqtionimaging.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons
