Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan on Gut Health: Lifestyle Shifts and Cancer Risks | S2 E6

In this episode of The Luke Coutinho Show, I am honored to bring you an insightful discussion with one of India’s leading cancer surgeons, Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan. With a remarkable career spanning over 22 years, he currently serves as the Director of Surgical Oncology (Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic, and Gastrointestinal Cancers) at Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai.

Join me as we uncover:

• Lifestyle changes, including westernization, contribute to the rise in certain cancers in urban India

• Changing patterns of gastric and colorectal cancer and the prevalence of H. pylori infection

• The incidence of acid reflux among patients due to late-night meals, overeating, and unhealthy lifestyles

• The rise of fatty liver cases, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and its progression to cirrhosis

• The role of gut microbiome in GI health and its potential link to cancer development

• The importance of screenings and stool tests for various types of cancers

And much more…