<p dir="ltr">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.</p> <p dir="ltr">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.</p> <p dir="ltr">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.</p> <p dir="ltr">We Also Discuss:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why 75% of Cancers Are Caused by Lifestyle Factors (Not Genetics)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">How Ultra-Processed Foods Increase Cancer Death Risk by 30%</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The Shocking Truth About Soy and Breast Cancer (It's Actually Protective)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why Half Your Plate Should Be Vegetables or Fruits at Every Meal</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The 30 Diverse Plant Foods Per Week Rule for Optimal Gut Health</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Low-Dose Naltrexone's Immune-Boosting Effects for Cancer Patients</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why Exercise During Chemotherapy Actually Improves Outcomes</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">How Fermented Foods Support Cancer Prevention and Treatment</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The Mayo Clinic Protocol for Maintaining Vitality During Treatment</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why Skipping Breakfast Increases All-Cause Mortality Risk</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Thank You for Our Sponsors:</p> <p dir="ltr">Try IM8 today with a 30-day money back guarantee. You can get 10% off your first order with code DRSHAH at <a href="https://im8health.com/discount/DRSHAH">https://im8health.com/discount/DRSHAH</a>.<br> <br></p> <p dir="ltr">Learn more about Dr. Shah:</p> <p dir="ltr"><br> Website: <a href="https://www.drshah.com/">https://www.drshah.com/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Clinic: <a href="https://www.next-health.com/">https://www.next-health.com/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nexthealth/">https://www.instagram.com/nexthealth/</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/darshanshahmd"> </a></p> <p dir="ltr">Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/darshanshahmd/">https://www.instagram.com/darshanshahmd/</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Learn more about Dr. Dawn Mussallem:</p> <p dir="ltr">Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drdawnmussallem/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/drdawnmussallem/?hl=en</a> </p> <p dir="ltr">LinkedIn:  <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/dawn-mussallem-do-dipablm-2b360b57">linkedin.com/in/dawn-mussallem-do-dipablm-2b360b57</a> </p> <p> </p>