A Journey Through Oncology

This week, Brent welcomes Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes, a clinical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, specializing in gastrointestinal cancers such as neuroendocrine, colorectal, and pancreas cancers. They discuss the cutting-edge landscape of cancer prevention and early detection, full-body scans, blood-based cancer screenings, and lifestyle interventions. Dr. Reidy-Lagunes goes in depth on the complexities of cancer biology, the role of genetic versus lifestyle factors, and the emerging field of microbiome research in understanding cancer risk. This episode is an essential primer for anyone looking to better understand cancer prevention and early detection. Hope you enjoy.

You can listen to Memorial Sloan Kettering’s official podcast, Cancer Straight Talk, hosted by Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes, wherever you get your podcasts.