Renee Belz & Lauren Sambataro The Truth About Mammograms: Rethinking Breast Cancer Screenings with Dr. Jenn Simmons
Jan 5, 2026
Dr. Jenn Simmons, a former breast surgeon and integrative oncologist, shares her transformative journey from conventional medicine to functional health. She discusses the limitations of traditional mammograms and reveals how true prevention lies in metabolic health and lifestyle choices. Jenn exposes the healthcare system's profit motives and empowers listeners to explore alternative screening options like the Auria test. With a bold call to action, she encourages proactive healing and personal responsibility for health.
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Personal Catalyst For Career Shift
- Jenn Simmons grew up in a breast cancer family and lost her cousin Linda Creed at 37, which drove her to become a breast surgeon.
- Her personal diagnoses and family losses propelled her shift from surgery to functional medicine for root-cause healing.
Tumors Are Symptoms, Not Causes
- Jenn argues tumors are symptoms, not the root problem, so cutting them out often fails to change disease trajectory.
- She calls conventional cancer care a whack-a-mole approach that neglects underlying inflammation and metabolic drivers.
Metabolic Health Drives Disease Risk
- Metabolic health (visceral fat, glucose, insulin, lipids, blood pressure) predicts many chronic diseases including breast cancer.
- Only ~10% of people are metabolically optimized, making prevention via metabolic care a high-impact target.
