Episode 173

Published October 6, 2026

In this episode, Dr. Jenn Simmons and Dr. LaDeana Jeane join host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton to discuss breast cancer survivorship, what happens after active treatment ends, and how providers can help patients during this stage.

This episode also covers:

• How post-treatment care is fragmented due to caution from specialists
• The connection between post-treatment symptoms and menopause, and how the shared cause can go unaddressed by providers
• Menopausal hormone therapy after breast cancer, the benefits and risks, and the shifting landscape
• How crucial it is for conventional and naturopathic care to work together
• Dr. Jeane and Dr. Simmons’ guidance on speaking with patients about lowering recurrence risk

Key Moments

0:45 Episode Introduction

3:36 Survivorship and Care

9:48 Personal Perspectives on Breast Cancer

15:37 Care and Follow-Up Challenges

21:30 The Role of Naturopathic and Conventional Medicine

27:24 Lowering Recurrence Risk and Patient Empowerment

32:45 DUTCH Direct

37:23 Understanding Breast Cancer Decisions

43:12 The Importance of Care

49:36 Addressing Overlooked Health Aspects

55:43 The Evolving Conversation on Hormone Therapy

1:08:13 Additional Resources

About our speakers

Dr. LaDeana Jeane specializes in naturopathic oncology and integrated health care with an emphasis on women’s specific needs. She leads with a holistic approach and combines the best of conventional and naturopathic medicine to care for her patients. She focuses on treating cancer patients undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, as well as helping them recover from treatment and reduce risk of recurrence. In her practice, Dr. Jeane also supports a diverse range of patients with various health issues beyond those with cancer. She takes the time to understand the individual lifestyles of her patients to create tailored treatment plans they can easily commit to.

Dr. Jenn Simmons is a former breast cancer surgeon turned disruptor and the founder of PerfeQTion™ Imaging, where she's transforming women's breast health screening with technology that's safer, smarter, and radiation-free. She's also the author of The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer and host of the Keeping Abreast podcast, on a mission to give women the tools to prevent a diagnosis and reclaim control of their health. Through her work, she's challenging the fear and medical dogma that have long defined women's experience with breast cancer screening and replacing it with clarity, compassion, and real solutions.

Show Notes

Learn more about Dr. LaDeana Jeane’s practice Nolia Naturopathic Medicine!

Check out Dr. Jenn Simmons’ book, The Smart Woman’s Guide to Breast Cancer, and her podcast, Keeping Abreast with Dr. Jenn.

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