Summary

Professor Robert Newton discusses the application of exercise as medicine in the management of cancer. He shares his motivation for focusing on exercise oncology after witnessing the decline in physical condition and functional capacity of his father during cancer treatment. Professor Newton emphasizes the importance of tailored exercise programs for cancer patients, taking into account their specific health issues and focusing on what is most likely to cause morbidity or mortality. He also highlights the need for greater integration of exercise medicine into the healthcare system and the potential benefits of exercise on mental health. Additionally, he discusses the paradox of mTOR and muscle mass and the role of dietary interventions in cancer management. In this conversation, Rob Newton discusses various dietary interventions for cancer patients, including the use of fasting mimicking diets and plant-based diets. He also highlights the importance of reducing inflammation in the body to suppress cancer growth. Additionally, Rob shares his personal interests and reading habits.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:24 Motivation for Exercise as Medicine

05:35 Applying Exercise to Oncological Populations

06:34 Changes in Response to Resistance Training with Age

09:54 Exercise's Influence on the Immune System

10:54 Exercise as Medicine

14:55 Translation of Exercise Medicine into Clinical Practice

19:09 Tailored Exercise Programs for Cancer Patients

23:13 Importance of Muscle Mass in Cancer Patients

25:05 Assessing Muscle Mass in Cancer Patients

27:34 Translation of Exercise Medicine into Healthcare System

32:56 Challenges in Addressing Chronic Disease in Healthcare System

38:28 Impact of Exercise on Mental Health

44:29 Paradox of mTOR and Muscle Mass

49:42 Dietary Interventions in Cancer Management

53:08 Dietary Interventions for Mesothelioma Patients

54:02 Fasting Mimicking Diet and Chemotherapy

54:53 Plant-Based Diets and Cancer

56:19 Combination Therapy for Prostate Cancer

57:13 Inflammation and Cancer

58:02 Personal Interests and Reading Habits

59:57 Connect with Rob Newton

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