After cancer, most women are told to “just eat healthy and stay positive.”
But what if there were powerful, data-driven tools that could show you exactly what your body needs to stay strong and reduce the risk of recurrence—without the guesswork?
🎧 In this episode of The Flourish After Cancer Podcast, I’m breaking down My Top 3 Favourite Functional Tests for Cancer Survivors—the ones my team and I return to again and again inside our practice to uncover what’s going on beneath the surface.
⚠️ This is a must-watch if:
• You’re wondering why you still feel “off” even after finishing treatment
• You’re tired of guessing with supplements, diets, and protocols
• You’re curious about functional testing but don’t know where to start (or who to trust)
• You're interested in how cancer may have started and want to dig deeper than what conventional protocols offer
Why we NEVER jump straight into advanced testing
→ Foundations come first: strength training, sleep, joy, digestion, and targeted bloodwork
→ Without this? You’re building on sand.
What makes functional testing different
→ These tests don’t diagnose disease — they show us how to optimize your internal environment
→ It's not about killing cancer cells. It's about creating a body where cancer doesn’t want to grow.
🔬 The 3 Functional Tests I love (and exactly how we use them):
• Looks at how your genes are expressing — not just mutations
• Guides us on how to support methylation, detox, inflammation & estrogen metabolism
• Everyone in our program gets this test — it’s that impactful.
• Gut health = immune health, hormone balance, detox, and inflammation
• Crucial for hormone-related cancers and colorectal cancer survivors
• Reveals things like estrogen recirculation, gut permeability, and immune suppression.
HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis)
• Shows mineral status and heavy metal burden
• Offers clues into adrenal function, thyroid, stress load, and detox ability
• Inexpensive, non-invasive, and so helpful once your foundations are strong.
• The most common mistakes people make with testing (and how to avoid wasting money)
• Why conventional doctors may dismiss these tests — and why it’s not about science, but scope
We don’t use these tests to treat disease.
We use them to build a stronger, more resilient body—one that’s deeply nourished, balanced, and better able to defend itself.
🎧 Listen in now, and don’t forget to leave a kind review and subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming episodes of The Flourish After Cancer Podcast.
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✅ 60 Days of Meals: 30-day plans for both vegetarian & omnivore lifestyles — includes grocery lists, nutrition facts & delicious photos
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I’m Dr. Megan, a licensed naturopathic doctor. My team and I have worked with hundreds of women globally to rebuild their health after cancer and reduce recurrence risk using science-backed nutrition, lifestyle, and targeted supplement strategies—so they can feel confident, strong, and free to enjoy life again.
• The First 4 Steps To Staying Cancer-Free: HERE
• The Staying Cancer-Free Workshop: HERE
• Tackling Cancer Prevention: The 6 Pillars of Defense: HERE
Book a free Roadmap Call and let’s chat about how we can help: HERE
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Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in these videos and podcasts is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet, medications, or lifestyle. Content is not a substitute for professional medical advice or care.