The Jordan Syatt Podcast Cancer Expert Exposes the Truth About How You Get Cancer
Oct 29, 2025
Join Dr. Krystle Zuniga, a board-certified oncology nutrition expert and assistant professor, as she uncovers the truth about cancer. She explains how lifestyle choices can prevent up to 40% of cancers, debunks myths around sugar and the alkaline diet, and discusses the real benefits of exercise on survival rates. Krystle also emphasizes the importance of nutrition after diagnosis and unveils exciting research on immunotherapy and diet. With practical food tips and a focus on patient advocacy, this insightful conversation is a must-listen!
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How Cancer Actually Starts
- Cancer arises from a single cell that acquires DNA mutations giving it a growth advantage and new capabilities.
- Tumors hijack normal processes like blood-vessel growth, metabolism, inflammation, and immune evasion to survive and spread.
Screening Limits Cause Delayed Diagnoses
- We lack universal blood screening for most solid cancers, so vague symptoms often delay diagnosis.
- Better detection tools like circulating tumor DNA are being developed but aren't routine yet.
White Blood Cells Aren't A General Cancer Screen
- Jordan asked whether white blood cell rise on routine labs reliably indicates cancer; Krystle answered it usually does not.
- She emphasized imaging and biopsy are typically needed for diagnosis, with blood tests useful mainly for hematologic cancers.
