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featured guides

Start with what you’re wondering.

Dense breasts explained
Screening

What are dense breasts, and why do they matter?

Nearly half of women have them. Here’s what that letter never explained.

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QT scan vs mammogram
The science

QT Scan vs. mammogram: an honest comparison.

How sound-wave imaging works, what it sees, and how to decide.

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Five risk drivers
Prevention

Five risk drivers you can actually change.

Inflammation, hormones, toxins, metabolism, and where to begin with each.

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HRT after breast cancer
Hormones

HRT after breast cancer: the conversation you deserve.

Beyond the reflexive “no”, what an individualized, honest evaluation looks like.

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The Tears Test explained
The science

The Tears Test, explained.

How biological signals in tear fluid add a layer of insight to your annual screening.

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Doubling time explained
The science

Doubling time: the question a biopsy can’t answer.

Why measuring growth over 90–120 days can prevent unnecessary procedures.

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from the blog

The latest, from Dr. Jenn’s desk.

Hormone Receptor Positive: What It Actually Means, and Why We’re Getting (At Least) Half the Story Wrong
Hormone Health

Hormone Receptor Positive: What It Actually Means, and Why We’re Getting (At Least) Half the Story Wrong

If you’ve been told your breast cancer is “hormone receptor positive,” you’ve probably been told to fear hormones. All of them, lumped together, treated…

Dr. Jenn Simmons · September 7 read the article
Your Vitamin D Number Is Lying to You
Prevention

Your Vitamin D Number Is Lying to You

The Number That Should Stop You in Your Tracks Studies show that between 70% and 96% of women are vitamin D deficient at the…

Dr. Jenn Simmons · June 30 read the article
Are There Alternatives to Tamoxifen and Aromatase Inhibitors for Women with Hormone-Positive Breast Cancer?
Hormone Health

Are There Alternatives to Tamoxifen and Aromatase Inhibitors for Women with Hormone-Positive Breast Cancer?

Natural Alternatives to Support Hormone Balance After Breast Cancer For women diagnosed with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, the most common long-term treatment involves endocrine…

Dr. Jenn Simmons · June 23 read the article
Bioidentical Progesterone and Breast Cancer: A Comprehensive Overview
Hormone Health

Bioidentical Progesterone and Breast Cancer: A Comprehensive Overview

Breast cancer remains a significant health concern worldwide. As research advances, the role of hormones, particularly progesterone, in breast cancer prevention and treatment has…

Dr. Jenn Simmons · June 16 read the article
Can Urolithin A Help Women with Breast Cancer? Here’s What You Need to Know
Supplements

Can Urolithin A Help Women with Breast Cancer? Here’s What You Need to Know

Curious about Urolithin A and how it impacts breast cancer? Learn how this powerhouse compound supports mitochondrial health, hormone modulation, and immune function—especially for…

Dr. Jenn Simmons · June 9 read the article
Can Fasting Help Prevent and Heal Breast Cancer?
Prevention

Can Fasting Help Prevent and Heal Breast Cancer?

Here’s What Every Smart Woman Should Know About Healing Breast Cancer I stumbled into the world of fasting back in college—completely by accident. The…

Dr. Jenn Simmons · June 2 read the article
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