When I was a breast cancer surgeon one of the questions I frequently got was, “Why did I get breast cancer?” My answer was always that it was multifactorial… aka bad luck! It wasn’t until my own health diagnosis that I decided this answer was unacceptable and is what led me down the path of functional medicine. Today, I dive into what makes functional medicine different from conventional medicine! You’ll hear more about: My role as a breast cancer surgeon What actually causes illnessHow conventional medicine does NOT actually treat your illnessThe 2 very different things each type of medicine focuses onOptimal vs. normalExtra, more personal steps functional medicine takes to understand your health as a wholeAnd more!Can functional medicine help you with your breast cancer treatment? Take the quiz to find out! https://www.realhealthmd.com/quiz Join the Facebook group: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/keepingabreastwdrjenn Connect with Dr. Jenn: Website: https://www.realhealthmd.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmons Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons