Breast Cancer & Mammography’s Dark Side!

Feb 3, 2024

https://youtu.be/vkxnZNYBpR0?si=YH4a8ecgLaJKTrAd

Discover the eye-opening truths about mammography screening from world-renowned experts. This video dives deep into the controversial topic of breast cancer awareness and mammography’s effectiveness. We bring to light the critical insights shared by Peter Gøtzsche, a leading figure in medical research, on why mammography screening might not only be ineffective but potentially harmful to women.

Mammography screening has been a widely recommended practice for early detection of breast cancer. However, recent studies and expert analyses suggest a different narrative. Peter Gøtzsche, alongside our host, discusses the significant flaws in randomized trials of mammography screening, highlighting the biases and the lack of reliable evidence supporting its benefits. They explore the physiological reasons why mammography fails to detect cancer early enough to make a difference, emphasizing the systemic nature of breast cancer and the misleading statistics that have propagated its use worldwide.

The conversation sheds light on the alarming fact that mammography screening does not lead to earlier cancer detection or reduce breast cancer mortality rates. Instead, it raises concerns about the over-diagnosis and over-treatment of cancers that would not have impacted a woman’s health within her lifetime. This critical examination calls for a reevaluation of mammography screening practices and advocates for more honest and gender-equitable healthcare recommendations.

00:00 – Introduction
02:30 – The Mammography Debate Unveiled
04:19 – Peter C. Gøtzsche’s Mammography Screening Studies
08:47 – The Biological Reality of Breast Cancer
15:15 – Questioning the Status Quo: Are We Overdiagnosing?
18:26 – The Psychological Impact of False Positives
21:22 – Are We Wrongly Looking for Cancers?
31:13 – The Two Big Lies of Mammography Screening
36:17 – Preventing Breast Cancer: Beyond Screening
37:13 – Empowering Patients in the Screening Conversation
39:38 – Outro

Chickpea Frittatas

Ingredients:
1 ¾ cups chickpea flour
¼ cup WYW Nooch
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon black salt AKA kala namak (optional)
2 cups water
2-3 teaspoons minced garlic
1 15 oz. can corn, drained and rinsed

1 red bell pepper, diced
1 jalapeño, diced
1 shallot, diced
1 roma tomato, diced
1 cup spinach, chopped
OR
1-2 cups WYW Dried Veggie Blend, rehydrated
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Add the chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, baking powder, dried basil, and black salt to a mixing bowl and whisk to combine.

Then add the water and whisk well until the batter is nice and smooth.

Next, add the garlic and corn along with the red bell pepper, jalapeño, shallot, tomato, and spinach or rehydrated WYW Veggie Blend. Stir to combine.

Using a silicone muffin tray, evenly distribute the batter. Place the tray in the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes. They will rise, but not too much.

Allow them to cool for about 15 minutes before pulling them out of the tray. They will firm up as they cool, so be patient or they will fall apart!

Book review “Overdiagnosed” by Gilbert Welch MD

April 24 2024, review by Peter Rogers, MD

Lots of screening studies are over rated like chest CT for lung cancer, PSA for postate cancer, bone mineral density, cardiac calcium CT, colonoscopy, mammography for women less than 50 yo, etc.

Overdiagnosed: Making People Sick in the Pursuit of Health https://a.co/d/0Y5NAar

3 ingredient sugar free clementine & blueberry jam

Ingredients:
1 cup blueberries
1/3 cup freshly squeezed clementine juice
4 teaspoons ground chia seeds

Instructions:
Mix all the ingredients in a pan.
Simmer for 15 minutes or until thickened
Allow to cool.

Enjoy this simple and nourishing clementine blueberry jam as a wholesome breakfast on [dairyfree] yoghurt, smothered on scones as a snack or for afternoon tea, [on oatmeal], or as a base for a dessert. May it fill you with joy, vitality, and a deep appreciation for the beauty of natural, plant-based foods. Here’s to nourishing your body and soul with every delicious bite!