Ep 31: Metabolic Health and Cancer with Sami Mansfield

Evidence suggests that weak or unhealthy metabolic health is associated with a higher risk of at least four types of cancer, including colorectal, pancreatic, postmenopausal breast, and bladder and increases chances of death after diagnosis of breast and digestive tract cancers. This episode of #FitnessProChat discusses the relationship between metabolic health and lifestyle medicine interventions that can help cancer patients lead a quality life. 

In this episode, our guest Sami Mansfield, Exercise Oncology and Lifestyle Medicine Leader speaks with our Founder and CEO, Alok Ranjan to share how seeking a proactive approach to incorporating lifestyle medicine practices can help cancer patients improve their quality of life. 

The key takeaways from the session include, 

• How to approach lifestyle changes, after cancer diagnosis.
• The link between obesity and cancer.
• Emerging areas of lifestyle medicine that offer promising possibilities for individuals with specific cancer diagnoses.
• Personalizing your lifestyle medicine journey for optimal results.
• Common hurdles you might encounter when implementing changes and offer strategies to overcome them.
• Impact of metabolic health in oncology.
• Vital role of support system and building an encouraging environment for cancer patients. 
• Practical advice and encouragement to help you navigate lifestyle changes with confidence. 
• Importance of community involvement and social support in cancer survivorship and overall well-being.

Join us on this empowering journey as we discuss the potential of lifestyle medicine for cancer. 

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About the host:

Alok Ranjan is the Founder & Chief at Fiterobic. Fiterobic helps people stay healthy and fit and live a fulfilling life. After leading global marketing function for the past 20 years for Corporate majors like ITC, Tata Communications, and Essel Group and advising global ICT Ministry in Africa and Asia, Alok has set on a journey to empower individuals to become healthy and fit holistically. 

Alok is a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Fitness Trainer and Certified Nutrition Coach, an American Council of Exercises (ACE) Certified Yoga Expert and a Half-Marathoner.

Connect with Alok at, 

Email: alokr@fiterobic.com
LinkedIn: ranjanalok
Instagram: thealokr
Twitter: thealokr