What happens when a medical student gets diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and given three months to live? In this episode of Extend, Dr. Dawn Mussallem joins me to share her incredible journey from near-death to becoming a leading integrative oncologist at Mayo Clinic, proving that lifestyle interventions can dramatically improve cancer outcomes.

We discuss how 42% of cancers are preventable through lifestyle changes, why ultra-processed foods increase cancer risk by 16%, and the shocking truth about soy and breast cancer. We also share her evidence-based protocol combining conventional treatments with integrative modalities.

Dr. Dawn Mussallem is a double board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine at Mayo Clinic, where she designed the integrative breast oncology program. A cancer survivor who received a heart transplant in 2021, she combines personal experience with rigorous science to help patients optimize their health during and after cancer treatment.

We Also Discuss:

• Why 75% of Cancers Are Caused by Lifestyle Factors (Not Genetics)

• How Ultra-Processed Foods Increase Cancer Death Risk by 30%

• The Shocking Truth About Soy and Breast Cancer (It's Actually Protective)

• Why Half Your Plate Should Be Vegetables or Fruits at Every Meal

• The 30 Diverse Plant Foods Per Week Rule for Optimal Gut Health

• Low-Dose Naltrexone's Immune-Boosting Effects for Cancer Patients

• Why Exercise During Chemotherapy Actually Improves Outcomes

• How Fermented Foods Support Cancer Prevention and Treatment

• The Mayo Clinic Protocol for Maintaining Vitality During Treatment

• Why Skipping Breakfast Increases All-Cause Mortality Risk

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