Key Takeaways: 

• Cancer Briefly Defined 
• What Is a Tumor 
• Cancer Cells VS Normal Cells 
• Cells becoming Cancerous 
• Cause of Gene Mutations 
• Common Cancer Risk Factors 
• BELIEVE IT ---Cancer is preventable 
• Ways to Lower Your Risk 
• The Importance of Weight Management 
• A Closer Look at Inflammation  
• The Gut Health Connection 
• Amp Up Your Diet 
• Cut the Booze  
• Quit Smoking  
• Get Moving 
• The Value in Slumber 
• Manage Stress 

Episode Summary: 

I am passionate about sharing this topic with people who are eager to ensure they reach and sustain optimal health! According to a study conducted in 2008 by M.D Anderson Cancer Center researchers, 90-95% of all cancer cases are due to lifestyle and environmental factors. 

As quick definition of Cancer refers to a group of related diseases where some of the body’s cells become abnormal, begin to unceasingly divide, and eventually enter into surrounding tissues.   

This can start almost anywhere within the body. The abnormal cells that would have otherwise died off, survive, multiply, and initiate the growth of tumors.  

My hope is this YOUNGER podcast episode will exceed your expectations and help you feel well equipped with the knowledge, resources, and tools to arm you and your loved ones from cancer! 

Guest Bio:  

Dr. Robyn Benson is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine (DOM) who brings an innovative and game-changing approach to today’s health care. Robyn offers the most advanced and cutting-edge therapies, procedures, and products designed to renew, restore, and revive health called A.R.T.: Amplified Regenerative Therapies. 

Dr. Benson, author, speaker, and self-care and Regenerative Medicine* expert, is known by many to be THE health detective with life-changing solutions! She has been the owner and founder of the Santa Fe Soul Center for Optimal Health (now Regenerative Medicine) for close to two decades. 

For almost 30 years, Dr. Benson has applied her considerable knowledge of acupuncture, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, herbs, IV therapies, and her love for healthy travel to help patients resolve acute and chronic health challenges and to achieve optimal and sustainable health without the use of pharmaceuticals or surgery. 

Resources for a Younger Lifestyle -  

Additional YOUNGER podcast episodes: https://robynbenson.com/podcasts/   

• Episode #88 - OutSmart Cancer® with Dr. Nalini Chilkov  
• Episode #80 - The Truth About Inflammation with Dr. Robyn Benson 
• Episode #55 - Eliminate Cancer Permanently! with Nathan Crane 
• Episode #39 - Take Control of your DNA with Dr. J Dunn 
• Episode #20 - Your Gut, Your Health, Your Wealth with Vincent Pedre, MD 
• Episode #2 - Your Food, Your Health, Your Wealth with Terry Wahls, MD 

Additional resources used to assemble this episode for you: 

http://wcrf.org/int/research-we-fund/our-cancer-prevention-recommendations  

https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/understanding/what-is-cancer#drivers-of-cancer  

https://www.healio.com/hematology-oncology/news/online/%7Ba2bb4a67-dfab-41fe-8cf1-5536bf1c1655%7D/what-is-a-tumor  

https://www.verywell.com/cancer-cells-vs-normal-cells-2248794  

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20370588  

http://thenatpath.com/blog/cancer-preventable-research-says-yes/  

https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/obesity/obesity-fact-sheet  

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24132111  

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24302613  

https://theconversation.com/how-our-gut-bacteria-affect-cancer-risk-and-response-to-treatment-75699  

https://www.health.harvard.edu/cancer/cancer-and-diet-whats-the-connection  

http://drhyman.com/blog/2015/08/07/5-strategies-to-prevent-and-treat-cancer/  

https://link.springer.com/article/10.2165/00007256-200838040-00002  

http://europepmc.org/abstract/med/14600545  

https://www.cancercenter.com/community/newsletter/article/researchers-are-studying-the-link-between-sleep-and-cancer/  

Quotes: 

“There is no safe level of tobacco use.” 

“Based on extensive research, there is strong scientific evidence connecting drinking alcohol with several types of cancer. According to the National Toxicology Program of the US Department of Health and Human Services, alcohol is listed as a known human carcinogen.” 

“According to the National Cancer Institute, obesity is one of the major risk factors for cancer.”