Well-fed Women: Health | Nutrition | Fitness | Mindset

Breast cancer rates are on the rise—especially for women under 40. So, what’s going on? Today, we discuss breast cancer rates, detection, and controversies with Dr. Jenn Simmons, a board-certified breast surgeon and integrative oncologist. In this episode, she shares when mammograms are necessary, and when they’re not. We also cover root causes, holistic treatments, and pitfalls with the current standard of care. Timestamps:[1:50] Welcome to the Well Fed Women podcast[3:39] Why are we seeing an explosion of breast cancer in younger women?[7:42] Is there a difference between bioidentical hormones and birth control and is there a connection between hormone replacement therapy and breast cancer?[15:38] What, in your opinion, are some of the top things that women are exposed to on a regular basis that are contributing to breast cancer?[31:41] Is there any research that suggests mammograms reduce rates of dying from breast cancer or catching it early?[39:33] Are biopsies sage or could they do more harm?[40:30] Can