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There are many theories, ideas, and even treatments that seem to exist despite lacking evidence. There is a difference between unproven and disproven though, and often there is a vein of truth in even the most outrageous things. The Truth About episodes are meant to help you discern fact from fiction.
Oct. 16, 2024

Artificial Intelligence, Acne Creams, and Oral Microbiome

There are many cancer-relevant headlines, and Tina and Leah cherry-picked a few you need to hear. Is using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help you determine a treatment plan a good idea? You can get answers from ChatGPT, but...

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Oct. 2, 2024

Pesticides: The New Smoking?

Move over "sitting" there's a "new smoking" in town. In this episode, Tina and Leah discuss the latest data on pesticides and cancer risk. One recent study showed the numbers look just as bad (and yes, society's denial of the...

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Sept. 18, 2024

Elle MacPherson's Natural Cancer Cure

The news cycle is buzzing with how Elle MacPherson refused conventional treatment and cured herself of breast cancer naturally. While the media spins and influencers speculate, Tina and Leah talk about what they gleaned from ...

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July 24, 2024

The Truth About... Skin and Sun Safety

Tina and Leah take on some TikTok misconceptions, including influencers' anti-sunscreen rants, head-on (wearing a wide-brimmed hat, of course). The sun is good. The sun is bad. The sun will give you cancer, no wait, it will ...

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June 26, 2024

The Truth About Microplastics.

Microplastics are not just around us, they are in us. These microscopic particles of plastic may be wreaking havoc on our health in many ways, and worsening cancer risk and prognosis is one of them. In this episode, Tina and …

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Nov. 15, 2023

8 Cancer Myths: From Contagions to Cures

Everyone has heard a myth or two about cancer (hello, sugar!) The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) published eight "Myths and Facts About Cancer." Some of the myths they brought up were ones we've heard from patie...

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Oct. 4, 2023

The BMI Paradox

Does a higher BMI sometimes lead to better outcomes? Is BMI what we should be using to measure obesity? Whether you are considered obese, overweight, normal weight, or underweight... your BMI can be misleading. Tina & Leah d...

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Sept. 20, 2023

5 Things We Wouldn't Do During Treatment

Some things supporting wellness are a great idea — if you're not in the middle of cancer treatment! Tina and Leah talk about some good-for-you, healthy, and usually risk-free things you should avoid while getting active treat...

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July 12, 2023

The Truth About...Repurposed Drugs to Treat Cancer

Drug repurposing is using a drug previously approved for one condition to treat an entirely different condition (like cancer). In cancer care, repurposed drugs are usually gentler than FDA-approved cancer treatments. They inc...

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June 28, 2023

The Truth About Detox and Cleansing

Detox programs are popping up everywhere, but what’s the best approach? Do you really need to chug charcoal?! Tina & Leah talk about what detox means from their perspectives. And while they agree on most of it, they each brin...

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April 19, 2023

The Truth About...Sugar. Does it Feed Cancer?

High blood sugar (glucose) isn't desirable for a host of reasons, but is "feeding cancer" one of them? The truth is bittersweet and takes a little more clarification than a simple "yes" or "no." Tina & Leah discuss the orig...

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April 5, 2023

The Truth About...Dairy. Does it Promote Cancer?

Does milk really “do a body good?” Great marketing, but what’s the truth? Tina & Leah tackle this tough question as they sift through the data on dairy. As always, they stick to the facts. (No dogma allowed.) Should you …

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March 8, 2023

Fasting, Is It Worth It?

Does fasting during treatment make it work better? Does overnight fasting stave off recurrence? How does fasting affect cancer in general? Tina & Leah talk about the benefits (and risks!) of limiting food intake during and af...

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June 22, 2022

The Truth About.... The "Cure-All" Tea

Can anything really be a “cure-all?” What a concept! There are things this 100-year-old herbal formula can do, and there are things it can't. Tina & Leah chat facts about Essiac & Flor-Essence teas. Herbal medicine, plant med...

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June 15, 2022

The Truth About...Those Antioxidants

The terms “antioxidants” and “free radicals”- what do they mean exactly? Are antioxidants safe to take as a supplement? Tina & Leah tell you the truth, even if it is inconvenient. (Don’t blame the messengers!) Antioxidants on...

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