The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast #301 Anticancer diet, lifestyle and supplements with the UK’s first NHS Integrative Oncologist Professor Robert Thomas
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Jun 11, 2025 In a fascinating conversation, Professor Robert Thomas, the UK's first NHS Integrative Oncologist, delves into how lifestyle choices can influence cancer risk and recovery. He dispels common myths about anti-cancer diets and reveals the powerful link between gut health and cancer. The discussion highlights the dangers of chronic inflammation, the benefits of exercise, and the hidden risks of microplastics and personal care products. Professor Thomas also emphasizes the importance of patient education and personalized care in battling this disease.
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Patient Refusing Cancer Treatment Story
- A patient with a 1 cm breast tumor refused surgery due to fear from relatives' bad experiences.
- Compromising on treatment allowed her to remove the tumor and reduce risk without full chemo or radiotherapy.
Addressing Cancer Treatment Fears
- Explore patients' fears around cancer treatments patiently to guide them to appropriate care.
- Collaborate with clinical psychologists for patients with deep psychological issues refusing all treatments.
Gut Health Links to Cancer Risk
- Poor gut health causes toxins to enter the bloodstream, triggering chronic inflammation.
- Chronic inflammation accelerates cell division and DNA mutations, raising cancer risk.
