Gut Instincts: The New Science of Microbiome and Cancer Care

Gut Instincts: The New Science of Microbiome and Cancer Care

July 2, 2026 · 23 min · Season 1 · Episode 307

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This episode discusses the role of gut microbiomes in cancer development and treatment.

Send us Fan Mail Did you know that the trillions of tiny organisms living inside your gut do far more than just digest your food? Modern oncology is currently experiencing a massive paradigm shift, with researchers now recognizing these "polymorphic microbes" as an enabling characteristic in the very hallmarks of cancer. From your mouth to your gut, these microscopic communities have the power to either promote or restrict how cancer develops, progresses, and responds to medical treatments. I...

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Host: Dr. Kumar

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Organizations: LifeWellMD.com, modern oncology, cancer

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