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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This clip is from the Huberman Lab episode "Dr. Peter Attia: Exercise, Nutrition, Hormones for Vitality & Longevity.” The full episode can be found on KZbin here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoWmnqOohah3p8U

[@spidey677]

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 🙏🏼

[@dillonpeterson1658]

Good luck! Stay positive and do your treatment! You got this.

[@superpower612]

At least you’ve done everything you can to try and prevent it and you can’t blame your lifestyle. Good luck mate.

[@spidey677]

@@dillonpeterson1658 Thank you. I appreciate it ton. Christ is king.

[@spidey677]

@@superpower612 Thank you! I think I may have an over reactive immune system but who knows. I've been tremendously thankful for everyone supporting me and modern medicine.

[@a00915191]

Prayers for you.

[@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.

[@kanedgy4562]

People shouldn’t be getting cancer this easily 😂😂

[@mcapital5539]

How long ago did you get this cancer? And did you only have surgery. As I understand it's 99% curable with very rare recurrence rate after 2 or 3 years? If of course tumor confined to testicle. Correct?

[@aaronharman5431]

It has a 99% survival rate so I wouldn’t say many die… One thing I’ve noticed about testicular cancer is that only nerds tend to get it… I wonder if low testosterone / sperm count is a culprit

[@lowkeyweeb2929]

​@@aaronharman5431damn please elaborate if youve got any spare time

[@lowkeyweeb2929]

​@@aaronharman5431could a sedimentary lifestyle be a culprit

[@TheNightwing133]

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

[@bludog4657]

haahaaa...although it may not be funny. Thanks for the laugh

[@creativesource3514]

@@RickMartinKZbin Very good advise. Read a proper textbook and research papers. KZbin is mostly anecdotal and pseudoscience.

[@TomReha]

@TheNightwing133 how’d the test go?

[@TheNightwing133]

@@TomReha no results yet, I’ve gotten above the average in my class since starting last fall so hoping for that result again!

[@TomReha]

@@TheNightwing133 keep us updated, best of luck 🙌

[@travisn687]

2 minutes in and having a panic attack

[@physicianskitchen]

I relate and try to reframe this as empowering with some strategies to prevent it

[@ProgressWithChristina]

Lol!

[@joshuaemrich7785]

Haha!

[@Dirrtza]

Hahahahaha

[@stevensoles2158]

Why though

[@Eric-zo8wo]

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

[@jamieelise5902]

Thank you ❤️

[@SusanAllen-sn3mx]

Yes! Thanks!!

[@ObeseBicep]

🙌

[@eleanor5585]

Thank you

[@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.

[@ascendtoaesthetics]

adopt a ketogenic carnivorous diet 🥩

[@mementomori29231]

​@@ascendtoaesthetics yeah that's not the answer lol

[@ascendtoaesthetics]

@@mementomori29231 why not? getting rid of all artificial chemicals (xenoestrogens etc) is the next step

[@franksanz1044]

Agency sounds like a word you learn studying liberal arts. - like ethnic or gender studies

[@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.

[@themaster7653]

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!

[@AbdulRahman-vy7ko]

Was she able to get a treatment?

[@izz1796]

I recently just found out that I had celiac disease too but I’m so happy I caught it early at 16.

[@CrystallyLavender]

Her oncologist(s) actually told her that the cause is celiac? Because a lot of people have that.

[@MrChezyoung]

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

[@fredswolen894]

And make money.

[@robertsiefman7543]

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.

[@daisyorozco4252]

Do you make the RSO or do you get it at a dispensary? Thanks 🙏

[@robertsiefman7543]

Make it

[@sanamalik7484]

You see you were able to beat it ..because you take care of yourself..remission is also very big thing like a miracle.

[@harksta229]

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

[@SalinasSends]

Thank you guys for the knowledge. I will carry this information with me for my entire life!

[@bhvnraju8493]

Interesting medical conversation, Thanks a lot for creating AWARENESS 🙏

[@le13579]

Such a well articulated commentary.

[@Punisher690]

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!

[@kinggarga]

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

[@daniellemackenzie6641]

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

[@amya9597]

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.

[@paulaaquino5847]

how did you found out about it 😮

[@amya9597]

@@paulaaquino5847 I had my yearly mammogram and I was called back for them to re-image the right breast and get additional views. The left breast they called normal and after retaking the images of the right side, they called that side normal as well. I was watching tv one evening and went to adjust my breast in my shirt and I felt a lump. I immediately checked the other breast to see if there were any consistencies and there wasn’t. I talked to my mom and my mother in law, both who had went through menopause early and said it was most likely nothing. After a week or two, it was still there so I got an appointment with my gynecologist. She felt the lump and said, “It doesn’t feel like anything scary but let’s get a diagnostic mammogram just in case.” I went to a different breast center and had additional images done. It was confirmed by a biopsy that the left breast they called “normal” did in fact have cancer. After surgery, they confirmed my other breast did not have cancer in it, even though the radiologist asked for extra images as if they were concerned. I was friends with my oncologist and he told me it was most likely missed for years. I had dense breasts which some radiologists say, finding cancer in dense breasts is like looking for a polar bear in a snowstorm. I have asked for ultrasounds in the past in addition to my mammograms and I was consistently told they couldn’t do it unless I had an abnormal mammogram. Super frustrating! I also have a friend who kept getting mammograms and they spotted something and they told her it was probably nothing but let’s recheck in a few months. She went again a few months later, and again they said let’s recheck. After going through 2-3 cycles of this, they finally told her it was cancerous, but by this time it had grown to over 7cm! I have a hard time telling anyone to get a mammogram these days. Learn your body and self check. 💕

[@natesmalley1272]

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.

[@brandon7920]

hey man how did they come to the conclusion you had that? and what syptoms did you had before the check?

[@natesmalley1272]

@@brandon7920 they ultimately did a barium swallow test which showed some irregularities. After that they scheduled me for an upper endoscopy and saw a giant mass on the upper part of my esophagus. Symptoms were blood in saliva after brushing teeth, dark stool, and the worst symptom of all was trouble swallowing. I would choke on all of my food no matter what it was.

[@KenobiStark1]

My father passed from that. He was the kind of dude that would wait until the last minute to do anything or check anything. It took him in a year. I couldn’t believe how fast it just took him. I’ve had family members with cancer but they would be around for a few years, i thought we’d have some more time. I couldn’t imagine getting diagnosed at 27, you were still so young.

[@natesmalley1272]

@@KenobiStark1 I’m really sorry for you loss. I waited too long as well and if I can take another important lesson from this is that an ugly truth is better than a pretty lie. It’s always smart to go and get yourself checked out. Easier said than done I realize. Thank you for sharing this and hope you’re doing well.

[@lindsaykosmenko9858]

Thanks for your comment here, I don't know if you will read this but I am in a hospital awaiting biopsy results for this. im scared shitless. 36 year old female, pretty healthy, own a gym.... thank you for your service in the navy, and thank you for your comment. Hope you are well!

[@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.

[@eusaboston]

This was very insightful . Thank you hottie Peter

[@saidur_rahman]

such a good discussion, thanks guys

[@joryiansmith]

I don't want cancer But I want Doctor Huberman and Attia to talk, have a podcast, secret conversation that they share, somehow leak out their wisdom.

[@olgasepulveda5827]

Thank you

[@krungthepper1370]

Many physicians indiscriminately order CT scans with little or no consideration for the patients' radiation exposure. Thousands of people visit emergency rooms every day and have CT scans before a provider has even EXAMINED them!

[@byronquinley1400]

Excellent. I have a germ line mutation (LFS) that raises my cancer risk. There’s a lot of BS to sift through. Specifically searched for “Peter, Attia cancer“ and found this. Very good. And yes, I’ve always wondered about the microwave!

[@davidstockman7405]

Two of the most intelligent people on Utube. When you hear one of them speak you hope they will meet the other one and get together. So seeing them together is a real treat. Like Einstein and Newton meeting

[@matprotium1205]

Jack Kruse is the closest to the truth.

[@bhagavanarunancala9957]

Are you serious?😅😅😅😅😅

[@campaltd1092]

Great stuff as always when you and PA get together. I wonder if both of you have done a deep dive on Dr. Thomas Seyfried’s work. Dovetails with PA’s explanation but adds more nuance.

[@cortneyzeiler3785]

I’ve always been scared of the airport scanners 😂. This was a load off my mind!!

[@papnicholson8407]

You need to talk with Thomas Seyfried about cancer origins and treatment. Everyone should know him and his cancer research. It changes the treatment paradigm.

[@alwayslearning4]

Peter/Andrew, I just listened to an interview with Dr San Milian about cancer research. I know Peter has had him on before, but it would be great to hear his take on the latest cancer research based on what he’s seen with his athletes.

[@0ucantstopme034]

I'm glad I've heard an MD mention that the medical industry is a huge source of radiation. If I had all the x-rays and scans recommended by a doctor over the years the number would be like 15+. Sure some may be low exposure/dose, but all of our body's are different and will react as such. If a DR. recommends one to you ask why, ask how much radiation (they often don't know) and finally and most importantly ask if an MRI can be done instead. Just my 2 pennies.

[@maisie1120]

I had a CT scan 2 days ago and feeling so much regret. They wanted to rule out blood clot as I’m pregnant and had legit 2 mins of chest pain (thought it was related to my heart since I’ve got svt). I put it off for days but finally succumbed though I knew I never had a clot. Wish I had listened to my gut.

[@Eddu13]

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

[@OneAndOnlyCATexan]

Can you please elaborate on PET CT scans and their efficacy? thanks!

[@bustifurr]

From my limited knowledge, Lymphoma battler, Pet is a bit “deeper” you can see much more depth in the output imagery than a ct

[@MichaelSalo]

Fantastic advice about limiting radiation levels. I didn't know that some CT scanners are better or worse than others.

[@Muza92official]

I have the male BRCA2 gene and was worried when I found out but learning the info from this is reassuring.

[@bobbobertson7568]

Great video. 48, always been afraid of doctor and tests, but this makes it pretty clear that one should go get checked for colon cancer no brainer to increase survival odds

[@francesfleming7847]

Dr Attia and Dr Huberman, thank you for your talk. I would really appreciate your comments and more detail on the work of Professor Thomas Seyfried from Boston, a cancer Biologist.(podcast: The hard Facts about cancer and Diet) .please can you unpack the Diet and Drug suggestions that come out of that, and maybe share your opinions or comments and possible clinical, usable protocols for this.. thank you 🙏

[@jlewis7678]

I wish they would be more specific with smoking. What effect does the type of smoke or frequency have on cancer risk? No one talks about this in detail.

[@maisie1120]

I had 2 minutes of chest pain and was pressured into a CT scan since they were worried about clots as I’m pregnant. I’m 22 and very healthy. I have so much regret in agreeing to it. I had cried so much and put it off for days.

[@harentonearnshaw7628]

I am experiencing something really similar. I’m a 34 year old man. Perfectly healthy but my doctor recommended blood pressure medicine due to slightly elevated blood pressure. The side effects were crazy and my resting heart rate was 120. I went to the ER and they didn’t mention anything about a CT. Only after they drugged me, they walked me into the machine. I was already stressed and worried from the medication, then drugged. They did a chest CT to me and I struggle every day wondering about the long term effects. I think if we both just got one scan we should be able to make a full recovery. The body can recover from it. It should be multiple scans that is a problem, but unfortunately there’s no clear answer.

[@taranlam9564]

Radiation dose is not accumulative. It doesn’t add up in the body the more you have sort of thing. (Unless above a threshold) You can have 20 scans and nothing happens to you and you can one scan and it can cause latent cancer in the future. Reducing risk is important- risk vs. benefit. It’s always best to ask your doctor if you need the procedure/radiation and if so you can ask for limited views/xrays/dosing etc. We have techniques now that use extremely low doses but for CT it is still pretty high. Doctors/Nurses aren’t formally trained in the use of radiation and can just order examinations without knowing the harm or too frequently. Im a rad tech/prof.

[@taranlam9564]

PE is a very serious concern for pregnant woman and can be life threatening. I can see why the doctor would want to test for that using a CT scan. Know that you can request an ultrasound examination instead. Your feelings are valid and you’re allowed to request another exam that you feel more comfortable with and refuse an exam.

[@taranlam9564]

@@harentonearnshaw7628you’re right to feel uneasy about that. Obtaining consent after fully explaining the procedure to you is key. If you aren’t able to fully understand and agree to the procedure then it can’t be performed unless it’s life threatening. Sorry you went through that!

[@SD-co9xe]

Alcohol consumption is very highly correlated with breast cancer.

[@Bella0480]

Then all old ladies in italy would die of cancer because they drink wine everyday, not the case. They have the lowest incidence of cancer rates

[@jalatlaco9827]

This makes me even more aware of how abysmal our local health care is. When I asked a tech about how much radiation I'd get in a test the reply was, "No one has come back to complain about it." I wish I was joking about this, but sadly I'm not. This is the level of understanding about radiation in our local hospital. They have also failed to forward cancer imaging results to the ordering doctor for over a year, taken several months (and many, many phone calls) to get a mammogram order, several tries to get a colonoscopy order.....there's more but you get the idea. We now drive an hour and a half to better doctors. Looking back I realize I can't trust any of the "all clear" reports we had over the years. We probably need to start over with all screenings.

[@asdzt123]

Awesome work. I hear there is a substantial amount of radiation who those living in granite areas could be getting because of radon, specially in basements or rooms underground.

[@mry5892]

The screening tests saved my life twice.

[@yaelgil1972]

I actually liked this clip! Usually I find misinformation within the first couple of minutes. This guy seems like he genuinely knows about science.

[@mskpir00]

Most of the cancer content on KZbin is keto propoganda designed as cancer avoidance advise

[@ryubj4924]

Great 👍

[@Priya-nt1cn]

Recently I lost my mom because she have some cold issues from so many years she used to use inhalers from my childhood, she even have gone through thyroid gland surgery in my childhood. And she got another problem In her backbone due to that she was unable to walk and when I took her to hospital they did surgery to remove tumour from her spinal cord and she was fine by that time then they told me she got Tuberculosis Meningitis and they did brain surgery twice. They did CT scan for more than 4 times and MRI scans for more than 10 times in one month. Is it a right way of treatment?

[@rhowe22]

Great interview- but I never heard the full answer to the question of "which scan is the best or recommended?" It seems he might have been leaning toward an MRI Scan?

[@lalithkumarshiyamsundar1724]

What about total body PET :)! If it’s below 2 mSv? Would you be up for screening? We are working exactly on this problem in Vienna!

[@upner4169]

on a restricted keto diet, i feel AMAZING!

[@johnhay3096]

Whats the increase in getting cancer from cat scans and xrays. Here is my example. I had a cat scan by the VA on my head for migraines, one for my ependix going bad and getting removed and one for falling 14 feet with 4 xrays on my knees and 4 on my foot over 3 to 4 years plus dental xrays with sun burns each year.

[@ijojan]

Recently stopped smoking. Hope it's not too late

[@davidleonard37]

My brother was unfortunately recently diagnosed with stage 4 Colin cancer that's spread to his liver and lungs as you described. Also my sister had breast cancer, thankfully she has recovered. I'm not sure if there's any genetic correlation but both smoked, drank (not lots) and had a lot of stress which isn't mentioned.. I'm obviously worried now so I have been wondering about getting screened myself eventhough a recent colonscopy was fully clear. My height to waist ratio is good and I'm really fit but do have stress in work. There's food for thought here.

[@jonl7855]

It sounds like you’re doing alright for yourself. I believe that you’ll fair better than the unfortunate cases of your siblings.

[@indianamenesty3341]

Just improve your lifestyle and live naturally as much as possible... Always be happy,live in present and enjoy life....

[@TheLongevityScientist]

You can speak with your doctor about doing a hereditary cancer genetics test. This can tell you if you carry germline mutations that may put you at a higher risk.

[@nosferatu5500]

how old

[@davidleonard37]

@@nosferatu5500 he's 49 and I'm 50

[@axis-II]

You need to go down the paradigm shift in regards to cancer with specific regards of metobolic theory and treatment. Diet Western diet fasting etc. Seyfried and Fung

[@rosselliot8971]

Good first 80% of the discussion but then it bizarrely digressed into radiation doses. Seems like there should be a part two.

[@Rolphul]

Is smoking specifically in reference to cigarettes, or does that include things in general that are combusted/ vaporized and inhaled?

[@mkaljian]

Gentlemen, I’m a mid 50s girl ceo from the Detroit Suburbs who was told at 9 that I would always have problems with my weight FU Dr. Fink L O L true name I hit puberty at nine so that really messed with my head. But I also had a father that died at 59 from complications of exactly the things I run from obesity, diabetes some cirrhosis. I that listen to every word (and I share with so many people!) you say and I apply them to the best of my ability in my life. I’m currently out on the trail stopped for a second. I got my 20 pound vest on it’s a Sunday, so this is my day to take a little more easy. I’m a muscle girl in cars and body and gosh I’m just so grateful it was a fantastic segment. I love them all. Sorry I don’t comment on them all.🔥💪♥️

[@fosterlasley918]

I think this is the first "popular medical influence" who is actually medically sound - I like this guy!

[@deannedeaville3877]

I agree with a few points here - certainly IR and inflammation as drivers, but as far as testing and treatment, having gone through my own experience with TNBC I have learned some very different information than is coming from even the leading edge western folks - there are patterns and specific blood tests that are not diagnostic but very good at letting you know the burden you are facing. And we do understand the mechanisms of cancer, again, just not from western perspective. But Warburg defined it 100 years ago.

[@MrGB1999]

Something that needs clearer definition (as it is mentioned a lot) "inflammation" - what is inflammation? How is it caused? Are we talking sore joints? Gut issues? Allergy issues? Are we talking inflammation in specific organs is worse than other types of inflammation? And how much is too much? This seems like an overly broad umbrella term that is referred to / leant on a lot and never developed? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@georgeelgin3903]

i like the clips concept !!. i think you broke up that 3+ hour interview he did with you based around his book ??. The chapter on cancer is really exciting since he trained under Steve Rosenberg so he discuss's mechanism behind oncology.. more from the perspective of immune system ie check point inhibitors with some interesting off label individual cases. The rapamycin thing of course is hard to sign into. he calls alcohol a macro nutrient but if he were king it would most likely be outlawed

[@unknownyoutubuser]

What about chronic stress and high use of adrenaline in the body?

[@Rgm336]

We live in a soup of chemicals and pesticides! My mom of 78 walks everyday, smoked since 13 and drinks red wine every day. Remember the amount of money in cancer treatment.

[@danielweiss4498]

one of the biggest factors leading to cancer is the pesticides and toxic stuff in non-organic foods and heavily processed foods

[@dewsplash]

One day we will think of ultra processed foods and added sugars like we think of smoking.

[@wavesnowaves]

My family has a history of prostate cancer, and my father died from it. I’m 44.. outside of a rectal exam and PSA levels, is any other imaging/tests of use?

[@alejandrinahs]

07:15 Same, Same. My mouth is agape while listening intently (though, I usually breathe though my nose, and am a system of churros).

[@_aju]

do recommend a daily sunscreen? If so, do you have any recommendations which don't have carcinogenic ingredients?

[@missingno88]

im 5'10 and my waistline has increased to 36 inches as of recent months because ive been eating more while simultaneously exercising and lifting weights on top of this. is this still a cause for concern? like im not fat by any means, but just carrying slightly more weight around the waist

[@prestongrissom9287]

As a rambler myself I feel like this guy would really benefit from learning to speak more directly

[@bbd9719]

"with or without testies on the counter" fucking got me 😂

[@veronicamozee]

Is there a scanner that can pick up on radiation that lay people can purchase?

[@mariad.8204]

I can't help but wonder why the keto diet didn't work for Dr Sarah Hallberg 😢

[@laxmikantsahu9424]

So what is best way for screening MRI

[@creativesource3514]

Not at all. FOB and Colonoscopy if higher risk for colon cancer. Mammagraphy for breast cancer.

[@aristidesogato5402]

You and I have prostate cancer right now *sphincter squeezes*

[@aryangod2003]

While it can give a general idea of the effectiveness of cancer treatments and early detection in helping people live beyond the 5-year mark, it doesn't consider various factors, including: Lead Time Bias: Early cancer detection through screening may extend the time between diagnosis and death without necessarily increasing overall survival. Overdiagnosis Bias: Screening may detect cancers that would not have caused harm or death during a person's lifetime, leading to unnecessary treatments and potential side effects. Selection Bias: People who undergo cancer screening may be more health-conscious or have access to better healthcare, which could influence the survival rate. To more accurately assess the impact of early cancer detection on mortality rates, it's essential to consider studies that examine overall mortality rates, including both cancer-related deaths and deaths from other causes. Age-adjusted mortality rates take into account the age distribution of a population, allowing for better comparisons between different populations or time periods.

[@Cissapp2008]

I’m just a simple person, but I love to listen to these doctors so my brain cells can get some stimulation… 😊 I have learned a lot though with what I can understand; but, I am sorry, didn’t make any sense to me the “don’t get cancer” if you really have no control over that with even diets or exercise as he mentioned… ?!?!… so could someone explain that to me as, perhaps, if I was 5 years old. Really appreciate.

[@yuliyahrybachova6473]

"if you really have no control over that with even diets or exercise" - you don't have 100% control, yes, but it's absolutely not "no control." Exercise, proper nutrition, and sleep (and a bunch of other environmental factors) can drastically reduce the risks of getting cancer, lots of studies on it. Just not down to zero, unfortunately. But we can definitely do a lot!

[@tomdehen]

Why is ionizing radiation instead of non-ionizing radiation used for cancer treatment when there are studies showing that cancer cells die from temperatures 101 degrees and above? Do different cancer cells die at different temperatures? Thank you for this important discussion and to all commenters.

[@maldictous]

as someone who suffers from hypochondria, I have had CT scans, MRI's and x rays in the past. every new body ache is a cancer in my thoughts. i'm 36. i've never had cancer, and I have never found any cancer with my concerns. I have thought I was dying to many times. I am a 6'3 and obese most likely. i got a big beer keg belly. I'm middle class, fast food eating junkie, who tries to stay active. but it sounds like there is no hope for me. since fast food, or highly chemicalized grocery food is the cheapest option for me. this whole thing fills me with dread.

[@amladenovic7904]

Dr. Attia speaks with such authority, but is he a reliable source? For example, he authoritatively asserts that the 10 year survival rate for stage 4 colon cancer is 0, claiming that “no one is alive” 10 years after being diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. This is empirically not correct. While the survival rate at year 10 IS relatively low, it is still statistically significant. For example, approximately 11% of stage 4 patients under 50 when diagnosed with a well differentiated tumour are alive at 10 years. It’s also important to acknowledge that 10 year survival rates are artificially reduced by virtue of death from all other causes. In fact, if a stage 4 colon cancer patient has survived for more than 4 years, they have a 56% condition survival rate. After 5 years, that patient has a 66% condition survival rate if he/she was age 50 or younger when diagnosed. If you hold yourself out as reliable source of medical information, it’s important to be accurate. Obviously it’s better to get diagnosed and treated at an earlier stage. This is not controversial. But Dr. Attia risks losing credibility on important, more controversial points when he gets the stats wrong on non-contentious matters.

[@dianehafner4350]

My dad just died at 98. No prostrate cancer!!!

[@privtprofile24]

Sorry for your loss. What an amazing age though.

[@James-be7cz]

What makes you think he didn’t have prostrate cancer inside him? Doesn’t mean it would have to be problematic or for him to die of it.

[@dagmawitilahun6119]

5:51 is a bit ambiguous because some of us here are born with a wider bone structure than others, more bone density as well if that applies so how can waist circumference be a good metric than BMI ?

[@belen3732]

As far as screening, Insurance companies are very reluctant to cover imaging for screening unless the symptoms are obvious.

[@heghinemelkonyan8424]

Well, interestingly, Japan and South Korea have great treatments for cancer, which can possibly mean that there are a lot of patients with cancer in that area. Which seems to be strange as usually population over there is more lean and masculine and they seem to have quite healthy diet.

[@swellshocked]

They have a lot of bad chemicals in their foods and beauty products so that’s probably why

[@lorimang9499]

​@@swellshocked Nope. They have many more people who still smoke than we do.

[@Raphanne]

And à lot of pollution.

[@juivrt]

​@@Raphanne I think it's the opposite notice how they look ao young... even without the make up, the clear skins. Right we get the point... my hypothesis is that because 9f their foods. Less processed, more natural, retains more nutrients. You know the line they often say "you are what you eat"

[@Jam-ku5tf]

Hiroshima, Nagasaki, Korean war???

[@thomascenteni4884]

Wouldn't having a low carb diet help with the inflammation, insulin resistance, and immune function?

[@__J____ff]

yes keto diet does

[@Landstalker1999]

Yes but that goes against the American food pyramid and people not having diabetes and heart diseases (which are caused by high sugar/starchy carb diet) hurts the profit margin hugely for big pharma. Thats why bought and paid for doctors and dieticians push garbage diets and just tell you to "eat healthy".

[@sallyhun3024]

Yes

[@Manoman18]

I wonder what Huberman and Attia feel about Prof. Seyfrieds take on cancer being metabolic and not somatic.

[@rosannesene6436]

wonder if liquid biopsies work as good as or instead of mammograms?

[@infidel900rr]

As someone who works in the OR, there is significant over use of X-ray and fluoroscopy. I already know I’m going to die from cancer.

[@jdmingioni]

What about mammograms?? Worth the radiation or no ?

[@faribalodi2497]

yes it got radiation to some extent

[@BlakeValenta]

Mammogram is about 0.5mSv. Don’t just think about the risk of the radiation but the benefit of the exam too. Would you put off a mammogram to save 0.5mSv of radiation but delay finding out if you have breast cancer for a year? Or opt for a breast tissue biopsy that has its own risks and recovery time? There’s no black and white answer

[@Ribcut]

14:00 that laugh alone caused me to start using the microwave again

[@CancerTherapy]

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[@alaalfa8839]

The microphone works on 200 percent performance in every male video or podcast, the audio ECHO caused by the loud microphone always makes me focus less on what they are saying because the echo caused by the bass of the microphone is distracting my mind and focus. If I turn the volume down I hear the speechless, but when I turn the volume up, I hear the echo much more than the voice of the person. Every male KZbinr uses such loud echo. I once noticed that after listening to some videos the windows in the room started shaking because of the noise and you dont want to disrupt people who live in other rooms or the neighbors.-

[@user-dw8bj9fb7r]

But for the majority I think BMI is a great indicator as most people don’t workout and also some people tend to have a large waist or generally carry more visceral fat but still be healthy. Visceral fat can be dependent on ethnicity or lifestyle. For example, south east Asians tend to hold more visceral fat and Africans tend to have larger hips. Sumo Wrestlers traditionally are very healthy but store a lot of visceral fat, etc…

[@haritanone6264]

If we all already have prostate cancer, shouldn't we be treated for it now before it gets too big or spreads to other organs but huberman and Peter don't seem even slightly concerned?😮

[@ybwang7124]

exercise food sleep yea yea, knew already.

[@user-nu1wp4pw9o]

Quick clarification, the recommendation that you receive less than 50 mSv per year is for radiation workers, who accept a higher level of risk. I think in Canada, the maximum occupational exposure for a non-radiation worker is--if my memory serves me--1 mSv/year. I believe that it's the same in the U.S. That being said, 1 mSv/year is basically nothing. And 20 mSv/year is on the high end for CT or PET these days. And to clear up the question that was never answered, microwaves use (I kid you not) microwave radiation. It's non-ionizing (the good kind). Have your imaging done, if possible, at a big clinic or hospital where they employ dedicated imaging medical physicists (my current career path).

[@reasonablevegan]

It didn’t sound like he was talking about radiation workers. He said to ask before being scanned and if they don’t answer, wait, and if it’s too high, be scanned somewhere else. But maybe I misunderstood him.

[@Eightfathorses]

Nowhere does it mention the links between animal products and cancer despite this being shown in studies.

[@SmashBrosBrawl]

He's actually got a pretty good voice. and this video does bring up good points, even though we focus a lot of the importance of looks, but being a wagie is a big turnoff for a lot of women.

[@MeetHaoLi]

Does fasting prevent cancer?