160 : What Is a QT Scan? The Breast Imaging Technology Changing the Conversation

Beyond the Mammogram: Why Dr. Jenn Simmons Believes QT Imaging Is the Future of Breast Cancer Screening What if breast cancer screening could give women more information without radiation, painful compression, or unnecessary procedures? In this solo episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons answers one of the questions she hears most often: What exactly is a QT scan, and how is it different from a mammogram? As a former breast cancer surgeon turned integrative physician, Dr. Jenn challenges the conventional approach to breast cancer screening and explains why she believes QT Imaging represents a major advancement in breast health. She breaks down how the technology works, why it was developed, and how its ability to create detailed 3D images and monitor changes over time could transform the way breast abnormalities are evaluated. Dr. Jenn also shares why breast cancer screening should go beyond looking for tumors. From metabolic health and inflammation to individualized risk assessment, she explains the comprehensive approach she's building at Perfeqtion Imaging & Wellness. Because breast health isn't just about detecting disease. It's about understanding your body, identifying dysfunction, and taking a proactive approach to your long-term health. What You'll Learn What QT Imaging is and how it uses sound waves to create detailed 3D breast images without radiation or compression Why Dr. Jenn questions the safety and limitations of traditional mammograms and contrast-enhanced breast MRIs How QT Imaging was developed to address screening challenges for women with dense breasts, implants, or a history of breast cancer How monitoring a lesion's growth over time may help physicians make more informed decisions about further testing Why Dr. Jenn believes conventional breast screening leads to unnecessary biopsies and interventions How metabolic testing, inflammatory markers, and personalized risk assessments fit into a more comprehensive approach to breast health Why Dr. Jenn believes breast cancer prevention requires looking at the health of the entire body, not just the breasts Timestamps 00:00 - Why Dr. Jenn left conventional breast cancer surgery and reimagined breast health 01:07 - What is QT Imaging, and why does it matter? 02:00 - The risks Dr. Jenn associates with mammograms and repeated radiation exposure 03:30 - The alternatives Dr. Jenn uses for breast health screening 04:30 - The limitations of breast MRI and gadolinium contrast 07:00 - Why QT Imaging was developed for women with complex screening needs 08:30 - How QT Imaging works without radiation or compression 10:00 - How monitoring lesion growth could change breast cancer screening 12:00 - Unnecessary biopsies, overdiagnosis, and the limitations of conventional screening 14:00 - Why Dr. Jenn combines QT Imaging with metabolic and inflammatory testing 15:00 - A comprehensive approach to breast health and disease prevention To talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working with Dr. Jenn visit: https://calendly.com/stephanie-1031/clarity-call To get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuide Connect with Dr. Jenn: Website: https://www.perfeqtionimaging.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmons Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons<