Today we’re joined by Tanya Wells, Owner and Director of the Melbourne Integrative Oncology Group and a leading voice in integrative oncology. With over 20 years of experience as a Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Herbalist, Tanya shares many insights and top tips for patients with an oncology diagnosis. We dive into the importance of being self-aware when it comes to your body and symptoms, the complex mix of lifestyle and genetic factors that can increase cancer risk, how advocating for yourself can make all the difference, and so much more!

In this episode, we chat about:

• How Tanya came to work in the field of integrative oncology
• Why bowel cancer is on the rise among young people
• Tanya’s thoughts on risk factors associated with cancer development
• Lifestyle and genetic factors that increase cancer risks
• How to be aware of your body and it’s ‘normal’
• Self-advocating tips for access to referrals, screening and testing
• How an integrative care model can improve a patient’s experience
• Situations when integrative medicine would not be appropriate
• The theories behind antioxidants and cancer
• Topics brought up in the TV series ‘Apple Cider Vinegar’
• Filtering through the information you are reading online

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