Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Dr. Jason R. Williams, President and Director at WCI, and Dr. Nathan Goodyear, Integrative Medicine Physician
Jul 7, 2025
Dr. Jason R. Williams, President of Williams Cancer Institute, and Dr. Nathan Goodyear, an Integrative Medicine Physician, dive into the transformative world of integrative oncology. They discuss groundbreaking strategies combining ablation and immunotherapy to bolster the immune response against cancer. The duo highlights the pivotal role of the microbiome in cancer treatment and how environmental factors shape it. Emphasizing patient empowerment, they explore innovative, collaborative approaches aimed at improving not just survival rates but the overall quality of life for patients.
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Gut Microbiome's Cancer Role
- The gut microbiome significantly influences cancer risk and treatment outcomes.
- Environmental and food factors negatively affect the gut microbiome, potentially increasing cancer incidence.
Tumor Microbiome and Immunity
- Tumors have their own microbiome that communicates with the gut microbiome.
- This interaction affects the immune system and treatment efficacy, highlighting precision cancer care.
Transforming Cancer Approach
- Future cancer care could transform cancer cells back to normal rather than destroying them.
- Innovation requires stepping outside conventional thinking and building diverse professional relationships.