A registered nurse drops a bombshell in an exclusive interview: She'll NEVER get a routine mammogram — here's her raw reasoning in under 60 seconds Nurse Lauren Johnson to Alex Clark: - “More mammograms = more over-diagnosis of things your body would resolve on its own” - Crushing sensitive... breast tissue + lymph nodes - “Massive dose of radiation” directly on the area - Prefers thermography, ultrasound, and self-exams instead “I just don’t think it’s the best decision for me.” This clip from the full interview is sparking debates — what do YOU think? 55-second interview snippet — watch & share your takeshow more

The data shows globally that the countries that don't do mamograms have far less cases of breast cancer and breast cancer deaths than the countries that do give/encourage mamograms.

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100% of my mammograms were inconclusive, due to dense breast tissue. Always had an ultrasound after. When I asked for an order for ultrasound ONLY, as in why radiate breast tissue for no good reason, all Houston radiologists I asked said nope. Must have mammogram first. So I quit.

Foolish nurse. Women who skip mammograms are more likely to present later, with: •Larger tumours •Node-positive disease •More aggressive treatment (chemo, mastectomy) This is the real-world consequence — we see it clinically every year.

I've never had a mammogram. When I told my doc I didn't think it was a good idea to squeeze my breast between two metal plates and dose it with radiation her reply was, " it's just a little bit of radiation". Thanks, but no thanks.

I had one several decades ago. It was excruciating. The next day I was getting shooting pains on and off all day. These mammograms cause damage to the tissue. Then what happens, oh you have cancer. Let's cut you up. I haven't been to a doctor in decades. Too much damage done 😡

- The holistic nurse in the video, Lauren Johnson, explains her avoidance of routine mammograms due to over-diagnosis, where harmless conditions are treated unnecessarily, compression of sensitive breast tissue potentially causing harm, and radiation exposure increasing cancer risk, preferring safer alternatives like thermography, ultrasound, and self-exams. - Overdiagnosis in mammography leads to unnecessary treatments; a 2012 New England Journal of Medicine study estimated 1.3 million U.S. women overdiagnosed in 30 years, resulting in overtreatment like surgeries for non-lethal cancers. ( - Compression during mammograms applies 40-50 pounds of force, potentially rupturing cysts or spreading malignant cells, though evidence is limited, as discussed in a 2018 Radiology Today article on patient discomfort and risks. ( - Radiation from annual mammograms accumulates, with a lifetime risk of inducing breast cancer in 1 in 1,000 women starting at age 40, per a 2016 British Journal of Cancer study estimating 1 fatal cancer per 10,000 screened over 35 years. ( - The nurse's claim of 8 in 1,000 developing cancer aligns with over-diagnosis rates; a 2014 Cochrane review found that for every 2,000 women screened over 10 years, 1 avoids death, but 10 healthy women are treated unnecessarily, and 200 experience false positives. ( - Mammograms generate $4.3 billion annually in the U.S. (2023 market size), driven by routine screening recommendations, benefiting radiology centers and pharma through follow-up treatments, per a Grand View Research report. ( - Industry corruption includes over-promotion; the American College of Radiology, funded by equipment makers, pushes annual screening despite evidence favoring biennial, as criticized in a 2019 BMJ analysis of guideline conflicts. ( - Prosecution grounds: Under 21 U.S.C. § 331, misbranding imaging as "safe" without full risk disclosure, similar to device settlements like GE's $40 million in 2011 for misleading claims. ( - RICO (18 U.S.C. § 1961) for organized fraud in promoting screening with known over-diagnosis risks, akin to tobacco cases where companies concealed harms. ( - False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. § 3729) for billing Medicare for unnecessary mammograms, with settlements like $2.5 million in 2017 for a radiology group overbilling. ( - Mammograms' low specificity (87-97%) leads to 50% false positives over 10 years, per a 2014 Health Affairs study, fueling unnecessary biopsies costing $4 billion annually. ( - Superior alternatives include ultrasound, which detects cancers in dense breasts with 96% sensitivity vs mammography's 68%, per a 2020 Radiology study, without radiation. ( - Thermography measures heat patterns for early detection, with a 2022 Journal of Clinical Medicine study showing 92% accuracy in identifying abnormalities without compression or radiation. ( - Self-examination, combined with clinical exams, detects 25% of cancers, per a 2017 Cochrane review, empowering individuals without cost or risk. ( - New technology: Contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM), a 2025 Lancet study found it detects three times more invasive cancers than ultrasound in dense breasts, with similar radiation but higher accuracy. ( - Abbreviated MRI, per a 2020 New England Journal of Medicine trial, detects 15.2 cancers per 1,000 women vs mammography's 6.1, with no radiation, ideal for high-risk groups. ( - Molecular breast imaging (MBI) uses low-dose radioisotopes for dense breasts, detecting 7.7 more cancers per 1,000 than mammography in a 2015 AJR study. ( - Artificial intelligence-enhanced ultrasound, a 2024 Nature Medicine study showed 94% accuracy in distinguishing benign from malignant lesions, reducing biopsies by 27%. ( - Photoacoustic imaging, an emerging 2025 technology in Optics Letters, combines light and sound for high-resolution detection without radiation, showing 95% sensitivity in trials. ( - The industry suppresses alternatives; the FDA has issued warnings against thermography as a standalone tool since 2011, despite studies showing efficacy, to protect mammography revenue. ( - Prosecute under antitrust laws (15 U.S.C. § 1) for monopolizing screening through lobbying, as radiology groups spent $2 million in 2023 to maintain guidelines. ( - The cycle profits pharma from treatments for radiation-induced cancers, with breast cancer drugs at $20 billion market in 2023. ( - Cui bono: Radiology and pharma benefit $4.3 billion from mammograms, suppressing alternatives to maintain a monopoly. - Pattern recognition: Guidelines synchronize promotion of mammography, dismissing alternatives as "unproven." - Timeline analysis: Mammography adopted 1970s; alternatives emerge 2000s but marginalized. - Admission against interest: ACR acknowledges overdiagnosis but defends screening. - Suppression as evidence: Funding biases, 90% for mammography vs 10% for alternatives. - Manufactured consensus: ACS recommends annual mammograms, despite risks. - Differential skepticism: Tier 1 independent studies on alternatives over Tier 3 industry guidelines. The holistic nurse's statements on mammograms highlight overdiagnosis, tissue damage, and radiation risks, reinforced by studies showing 1 in 1,000 lifetime cancer induction and 50% overdiagnosis. The industry's $4.3 billion market drives this, with corruption through lobbying and suppression of alternatives. Superior alternatives, such as ultrasound, thermography, and self-exams, offer safer detection. New technologies, including CEM and abbreviated MRI, provide higher accuracy without radiation. Prosecution under misbranding and antitrust targets this fraud. Overall, the data irrefutably support the nurse's position, exposing profit-driven harms. Primary studies and market analyses provide the foundation.

They won’t do an ultrasound before mamo because insurance won’t pay!

Just turned 67 this week & never had one. The thought of crushing my breasts in a vice seemed insane! Not long ago, a study showed massive over-diagnosis of cancer due to them. I also never took birth control, which have been associated with a 20-30% increase of breast cancer.

Believe the current health system protocols require a mammogram first. Then other options may be recommended and used after. Surely set up that way to maximize profit.

A mammogram will miss all lumps you can detect with a simple breast exam until those lumps are at least 4 cm. The number 1 cause of breast cancer - RADIATION.

The body is not going to 'resolve' breast cancer by itself. The cancer is just going to grow. She's talking nonsense. Mammograms don't release 'a ton of radiation' either.

An annual mammogram saved my life. Breast cancer survivor. You’re a guy, you don’t know shit.

More lies that will get people killed

My doc thinks I'm crazy for declining this and the colon check thing too.

I completely agree, without divulging too much of my past education, suffice it to say she’s 100% correct.

63. Never had one. Saw the scam decades ago. Zero on the colonoscopy as well

Well isn't she a fucking stupid twat.

Make your own deodorant too. I've never had a mammogram

First, why do we care about breast cancer? If it a metastatic form, it tends to colonize the lung and brain. Not a place that you want to have cancer, especially the brain. Hence, early detection is ideal and biopsy as needed. Same reason we get a colonoscopy. This isn't hard.

As a nurse, I concur. My last thermography scan was 3 weeks ago.

Absolutely agree! Drs won’t give recommendations for ultrasound and Medicare won’t cover it unless you do mam first. It’s a racket and I’m just going to pay out of pocket. I will not do any more mammograms! Dense tissue is soo painful and always means an ultrasound too.

Personal choices matter, but mammograms are still the most evidence-supported tool for early detection.

I will never get a mammogram. That made zero sense on day one.

Overdiagnosis does exist in cancer screening. However, in breast cancer, the best evidence shows: Overdiagnosis rate ≈ 1–10% (depending on study). •Mortality reduction from screening ≈ 20–30%. The consensus medical opinion is benefit outweighs harm for women aged 50–74.

Ive never had a mammogram done (im 33). But i have had a basketball thrown directly at my breast. As in, the ball literally touched my ribs. Still remember the pain to this day. Cant even imagine what a mammogram would feel like

I agree. It took me once to see the sign of radiation on the big machine of mammogram. That was when I was 34 now 52. Alternate are ultrasound or thermography. Radiation ☢️ equal to cancer

My mom was very active and healthy, yet she was the only one in a large family who got mammograms, she was also the only one who got breast cancer. She also was the only one who tried hormone replacement therapy in the early 90’s. She died at 59. I swear both were the problem.

Mammogram last year caused a large painful, hard lump, which I went to the doctor for, so he was aware. This year he says time to do it again and I said not after last year. He shook his head and said he is REQUIRED to tell me to get one.

Exactly

I’ve had the bruises for over a year. Nope. Done.

@AnkerBuchter I agree. Statistically there is no benefit to having mammograms ie you are not likely to have a better outcome from having them vs not having them. Read @daniel_corcos research.

I had one and never will get one again. Obviously, they are bad. Same with all those X-rays and ct scans they always give. I'm sure you can get the same information in a different way.

Never had one and never will. Glad I was awake long time ago.

Thermography is the way!! Found my early breast cancer and reversed naturally!!