35: Uncovering the Risks of Mammography with Megan Smith
Feb 26, 2024
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Megan Smith, documentary filmmaker and investigative journalist, discusses the risks of mammography and advocates for alternative cancer treatments. She challenges the one-size-fits-all approach in conventional cancer care, emphasizes the importance of informed consent, and explores the correlation between sugar consumption and cancer risk. The conversation highlights the need for self-awareness, second opinions in cancer diagnosis, and seeking natural remedies for better health outcomes.
Questioning the effectiveness of mammograms due to radiation exposure, false positives, and overdiagnosis.
Empowering individuals to make informed decisions by exploring alternative breast health screening methods like thermography and ultrasound.
Highlighting the importance of seeking multiple medical opinions to prevent misdiagnosis and unnecessary treatments in cancer care.
Deep dives
Megan Smith's Journey from Recording Artist to Documentary Filmmaker
Megan Smith's journey from being diagnosed with late Lyme disease to becoming a documentary filmmaker was sparked by her experience using the Rife machine to treat diseases. Her exploration led her to creating documentaries on alternative cancer therapies and breast cancer screening, shedding light on the importance of exploring different approaches to healthcare.
The Issues with Mammograms and Alternative Screening Methods
The podcast delves into the drawbacks of mammograms, highlighting concerns about radiation exposure, false positives, and overdiagnosis. It emphasizes the importance of exploring alternative screening methods like thermography and ultrasound as safer and more effective options for breast health monitoring.
Empowering Women Through Knowledge and Self-Advocacy
The discussion underscores the significance of self-examination, empowerment, and informed decision-making in breast health. Encouraging women to take control of their health journey by educating themselves, seeking multiple opinions, and understanding the nuances of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment options.
Inaccuracies in Pathology Diagnoses
Pathology diagnoses have been shown to be inaccurate, leading to instances where individuals were misdiagnosed with cancer and underwent unnecessary treatments. The podcast highlights cases where second opinions revealed that initial cancer diagnoses were incorrect, emphasizing the importance of seeking multiple medical perspectives, especially in complex cases where treatment decisions are critical.
Challenges of Conventional Cancer Treatments
The podcast discusses the harmful effects of traditional cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation. It points out the significant negative impact these treatments can have on overall health, leading to issues such as heart damage, cognitive impairment, weight gain, and neuropathy. Alternative therapies like IPT (insulin potentiation therapy) are mentioned as less toxic and potentially more effective options that deserve further consideration and research.
In today's episode of Keeping Abreast with Dr. Jenn, I interviewed Megan Smith, a documentary filmmaker, and investigative journalist, whose work has sparked vital conversations about breast cancer screening and alternative cancer treatments. She is the director of bOObs: The War on Women’s Breasts, a documentary which investigates the controversy around mammography.
Together, we unpack the issues surrounding the medical industry's adherence to traditional mammograms despite the danger of them. She encourages patients to trust their intuition and take charge of their health, and to be wary of the one-size-fits-all approach often found in conventional cancer care. Her eye-opening documentaries provide a platform for questioning the status quo and pushing for advancements in how we approach, categorize, and treat cancer. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone touched by cancer.
In this episode you'll:
Understand the concerns associated with the use of mammograms.
Hear firsthand experiences that underline the importance of informed consent in cancer screening and treatment decisions.
Learn about the incline toward natural treatments and lifestyle changes to manage or reverse cancer healthfully.
Discover why mammograms and the medical industry's approach to cancer might not always align with the best interest of the patient's health.
Highlight the significance of addressing metabolic health, psychological trauma, and spirituality in cancer recovery and treatment.
Recognize the importance of second opinions, thorough research, and exploring alternative therapies before deciding on a treatment path.
Megan Smith is a documentary filmmaker, and investigative journalist. Her work sheds light on alternative cancer therapies. Megan is dedicated to uncovering and disseminating truth, challenging conventional medical narratives, and empowering individuals to make educated health decisions. Through her company Waymark Productions and various online platforms such as boobsdoc.com and anewstandardofcare.com, Megan continues her advocacy for a new standard of care in cancer treatment and screening.