After 20+ years treating cancer patients, Dr. Christy Kesslering started asking a question her colleagues weren't asking: why are so many of my breast cancer patients metabolically sick — even when they're not obese?
That question changed everything.
Dr. Kesslering is a classically-trained radiation oncologist, metabolic health practitioner, and terrain theorist. She spent two decades practicing oncology in the Chicagoland area before transitioning to focus full-time on what she believes is the missing piece in cancer care: mitochondrial health, and metabolic dysfunction. She now works with cancer patients and chronic disease clients through a telehealth practice built on comprehensive lab work, real-food nutrition, and terrain-based principles.
Questions Answered in This Episode:
- What is mitochondrial dysfunction and how does it relate to cancer?
- Are processed foods, seed oils, and glyphosate implicated in rising cancer rates?
- Can fasting or ketogenic diets reduce chemotherapy side effects?
- What's the difference between cachexia and healthy fat loss in cancer patients?
- How do you identify which foods are problematic for your body specifically?
- What does Dr. Kesslering believe has the biggest impact on cancer outcomes?
A rare look at what happens when a passionate physician follows the data wherever it leads — and why she believes the future of cancer care starts with metabolism.
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