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Mammograms Don’t Save Lives? Dr. Jennifer Simmons Explains... | DSH #1856

March 12, 2026·23 min·5-min readinterviewhealth
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Dr. Jennifer Simmons argues that routine mammogram screening for breast cancer is ineffective and harmful, leading to widespread overdiagnosis and overtreatment without reducing mortality. She advocates for a shift toward personalized risk assessment and prevention using innovative tools

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Dr. Jennifer Simmons

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Dr. Jennifer Simmons

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The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancerby Dr. Jennifer Simmons

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ARIA test

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Swedish trialsWISDOM study

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BiohackingLongevityMental HealthWomens Health

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