Mammograms Under Scrutiny

Exposé on mammography as a potential hoax.

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One size does not fit all

By Dr Jeff Barke
Apr 30.25

For decades, the medical establishment championed routine mammograms as the gold standard for early breast cancer detection, promising that annual screenings are a lifesaving necessity. Yet, this pervasive narrative often sidesteps critical risks, inefficiencies, and alternative approaches. I have recently come across Dr Jeff Barke, a holistic physician skeptical of the medical-industrial complex. He has written a great piece on mammograms that I’m amplifying below. Insights from my own deep dive into mammogram myths underscore the growing skepticism surrounding conventional screening protocols, urging a reevaluation of their true efficacy and safety.

Follow the $

The case for routine mammograms fails under scrutiny, with concerns like radiation exposure, false positives, and overdiagnosis challenging their one-size-fits-all promotion. These issues, coupled with significant financial incentives within the mammography industry, raise questions about whether recommendations prioritize patient well-being or profit. Marc Girardot’s analysis and Peter Gøtzsche’s exposé on mammography as a potential hoax highlight how systemic biases and outdated assumptions perpetuate flawed practices, leaving women vulnerable to unnecessary interventions. Moreover, the failure of mammograms to address root causes of cancer, as explored in Dr Robert Mendelsohn’s critique of male-dominated medical practices, underscores the need for a holistic approach that emphasizes prevention over detection.

Women navigating these decisions face a barrage of fear-based messaging, often unaware of safer alternatives like thermography or breast ultrasound, or the limitations of mammograms for dense breast tissue. Dr Vernon Coleman’s guide on challenging medical overreach empowers women to question dogmatic recommendations and seek personalized strategies for breast health. This article by Dr Jeff Barke presents ten compelling reasons to rethink traditional mammogram guidelines, advocating for a shift toward informed, individualized care that respects both science and skepticism.

10 Reasons to Question Traditional Mammogram

1. Radiation Exposure and Cancer Risk
2. High Rates of False Positives
3. Overdiagnosis and Overtreatment
4. Failure to Reduce Mortality as Promised
5. Compression Risks and Potential Tumor Seeding
6. Conflicts of Interest in the Medical Industry
7. Better and Safer Screening Alternatives Exist
8. Mammograms Do Not Address the Root Causes of Cancer
9. Dense Breast Tissue Reduces Accuracy
10. Psychological and Emotional Harm

Details for each of the above in the link below.

Final Thoughts: Informed Choice Over Fear-Based Medicine

Mammograms are not inherently bad, but the one-size-fits-all approach ignores individual risk factors, alternative screening methods, and the broader picture of breast health. Women deserve full transparency about risks, benefits, and alternatives rather than being pushed into annual screenings without question.

Disclosure:

This article is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult with your physician before making any medical decisions regarding breast cancer screening or treatment.

Live links and more at https://unbekoming.substack.com/p/mammograms-under-scrutiny-10-reasons

Pros and Cons of thermography

Thermography uses infrared thermal sensors to capture heat emissions from objects and surfaces. Continues at https://www.raytron-microelectronics.com/blogs/pros-and-cons-of-thermography-everything-you-need-to-know

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