The Truth About Mammograms and Breast Cancer Screening: What the Data Really Shows with Dr. Jenn Simmons

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Breast cancer screening is often treated as a given. Mammograms are framed as routine, early detection as unquestionably life-saving, and following guidelines as the responsible choice. But what if the full picture is more complicated? In this episode of hol+, Dr. Taz sits down with integrative oncologist and breast surgeon Dr. Jenn Simmons, author of The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer , to explore what breast cancer screening data actually shows, where common narratives may oversimplify reality, and how statistics can sometimes be misunderstood by both patients and providers. Together, they discuss the difference between screening and diagnostic imaging, why detecting more cancers…