Understand Cancer & Reduce Cancer Risk | Dr. Peter Attia & Dr. Andrew Huberman

Dr. Peter Attia and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss the risk factors and prevention of cancer. They explore the role of genetics, lifestyle factors like smoking and obesity, and the importance of early detection through screening methods such as imaging. They also addresses misconceptions about radiation exposure and provides insights into optimizing healthcare decisions.

Dr. Peter Attia is the host of The Drive podcast and is a world expert on behavioral approaches, nutritional interventions, supplementation and pharmacological techniques to improve lifespan, healthspan and athletic performance. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast.

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[spidey]

I’m a mid 30 year old man. Been mostly fit since 15 and eating strict my early 20’s… earlier this year I was diagnosed with stage 3 classic Hodgkin’s lymphoma. It’s one of the cancers that’s highly treatable and curable.

Doctors chalk it up to “genetic mutation” or “genetics”. My dad is 1 of 9 siblings and no one has had this cancer history in my family.

Sometimes no matter how bad we try we get a shit roll of the dice. God bless everyone 🙏🏼

[keneticchannel]

Testicular cancer survivor here. I wish we could add "testicular cancer" to the list of cancers that no one should die from. But unfortunately, many do. Fellas, check yer grapes once a month in a hot shower when your business is good and loose. If you notice any lumps, bumps, or differences in firmness between testicles, talk to your doc. It could save your life! And depending on the type and stage, it may be relatively easy to treat. Mine took one surgery that was about as complicated as an appendectomy. Others have a much more complicated time. But don't just ignore signs. Talk to your doc.

[Eric-zowo]

0:16: ❗ The risk of getting cancer is high, but the probability of dying from it is lower.
3:43: ! Obesity is the second most prevalent environmental driver of cancer.
7:04: 📚 There are certain environmental toxins, like asbestos, that are known to increase the risk of certain types of lung cancers, but the impact of alcohol and other factors on cancer risk is not clear.
10:53: 🔬 Early detection and treatment of cancer significantly improves survival rates.
14:34: 💡 CT and PET scanners are the biggest sources of radiation, while X-rays at the dentist are relatively low in radiation exposure.
Recap by Tammy AI

[TheNightwing]

Literally have a medical school exam tomorrow on cancer. Might as well be on topic with my procrastination.

[robertsiefman]

Great information. I’m 68 and I was in perfect shape workouts and yoga almost every day. I got stage 4 bcell lymphoma rchop chemo six treatments and Rso daily I have a complete remission.

[DMSlater]

Cancer has been the one thing that I have thought I'd have little agency in preventing. Great PSA against obesity. And a simple explanation of inflammation and the immune response.

[bermudapilot]

Wow! Thank you so much for this.
My dad and mom’s mom both died of cancer and it’s such an important subject to me. Much appreciated.

[natesmalley]

Was 27 when I was diagnosed with stage 3 esophageal cancer. Found out I was HER+. Was and still am a pretty fit and healthy male and was serving active duty in the Navy when I got sick. I’ve been in remission now for 5 years but it’s still the scariest thing in my world to this date.

[amya]

Diagnosed with breast cancer last year at the age of 43. I found the lump, not my mammogram. In fact, my last mammogram they called me back for a diagnostic mammogram in my right breast and called the left side normal. The left side was the one that had cancer in it, not the right side and the one they wanted to re-image. My oncologist said most likely this has been missed for years on my mammograms.

[kinggarga]

Somebody Finally talks about the harmful effects of radiation especially CT and PET CT. Thanks Gents !

[travisn]

2 minutes in and having a panic attack

[Dumpsterfire]

For those who are obese or who smoke PLEASE PLEASE do not feel so afraid about radiation in imaging. I do love how Attia and Huberman have mentioned in the past and I'm paraphrasing here "Get all of your other things in order before worrying about the little things." Smoking, alcohol, and obesity are such a killer. And some of the same people are worried about dental x-rays. My mother in law has been smoking her whole life and recently found a large lung nodule thanks to the Low Dose CT screening program. It probably saved her life. This scan only produces 1.4mSv. This is a strong suggestion and is becoming a nationwide program for those with a smoking history. Much like colonoscopy and mammography screening. There is little reason to not get it, truly. If you have cancer, all this "don't get a CT" goes out the window. It's irrelevant at that point.

[The_Real_CEO]

Had stage 0 breast cancer caught by yearly mammogram. Am a fit woman in late 40s. Never smoked or drank. No BRCA gene but breast cancer on my mother's side. Ive always taken good care of myself. When they analyzed the cancer cells it was very aggressive so a few months later and it would have progressed. Due to aggressive nature had radiation but been cancer free for a year. Just speaks to the point that regular screenings save lives, but there is no magic diet to prevent cancer.

[MrChezyoung]

Stunning conversation by two guys who really want to share the knowledge.

[Punisher]

Made my day to see my two favorite doctors having a discussion! Reading Dr Attia's book OUTLIVE now. Fascinating. Followed Dr. Huberman for years. All about it - mad respect for you gentleman, Thank you so much!

[themaster]

My wife developed stage 4 duodenal cancer in her early 30s. She was the first person to get cancer in her family. She was thin and super healthy. Her grandparents in their mid 90s. I never saw her with any sickness beyond a mild cold. After a battery of tests we found the cause. She had undiagnosed asymptomatic Celiacs Disease. Get screened!

[NoahZeus]

Waist to height ratio is a spot on measurement, covers quite a few things including insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, visceral fat etc...as opposed to just generic BMI.

[harksta]

Thank you both for this fantastic conversation, especially the detail regarding CT + PET scan radiation danger levels.

[Eddu]

Dr Thomas Seyfried does have a clue and the answer about the mechanism of cancer cells use to live and to proliferate.

[daniellemackenzie]

WOE! My heart started racing at the prostate info. I'm still glad I ran into this interview though. Thank you.