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DOCS TALK SHOP34. Brain Expert Tommy Wood: Retirement is bad for your brain, unless you do THIS!In today's episode, we have the distinct pleasure of speaking with Dr. Tommy Wood, whose new book, The Stimulated Mind, will be available soon. We explore his concept of developing greater head space. That's not hat size, but rather our cognitive reserves as we head into older age. We talk about the kinds of brain training and brain resting that are most helpful for our brain health and function. Dr. Woods also talks about his work coaching elite athletes. He shares his insights about getting better results when we remember compassion, both with ourselves and with others. One fascinating...
2026-02-1457 minDOCS TALK SHOP33. Ultra Processed Foods, is there a simple solution? In today's episode, we explore the controversy regarding ultra-processed foods, starting with an attempt to define just what those are. That's actually not been carefully approached yet. Then we look at the more serious attempts to construct ways to measure and precisely discuss the hazards of ultra-processed foods and ways we might rectify those. We range far afield from our esoteric medical school lectures all the way back to our own childhood eating experiences. We talk about the role of wise choices with any foods, including fast foods. And yes, you can eat those wisely or less wisely. We c...
2026-02-071h 01DOCS TALK SHOP32. Exercise: the good news and ... bad?In this episode we discuss one of our favorite pasttimes – exercise—and the relationship between exercise and health. Of course it’s no surprise that exercise is recommended for its health benefits, for people at any age and any level of fitness. Dr. Gordon and I both prescribe exercise as one of the most important parts of our routine patient care. Today though we dive into what has surprised us both: the hazards of ??too much?? exercise. When might exercise have a dark side, when should we think twice about our exercise habits? And how might we tw...
2025-12-2052 minDOCS TALK SHOP31. Rewiring Risk: Fixing ADHD Decreases Alzheimers, Social Jet Lag Ups Cancer Risk, and a theoretical strategy to treat prostate cancerTreat ADHD, lower Alzheimer’s risk?The episode explores emerging evidence that simply having ADD/ADHD raises lifetime Alzheimer’s risk—yet appropriately treating it in adults, often with low-dose stimulants, seems to push that risk back down. How can the same class of drugs be both feared as “brain-burning” and yet potentially brain-saving—and what does that mean for people already in midlife?Treating prostate cancer successfully with--testosterone? Listeners are introduced to a first-in-oncology “directed evolution” case in metastatic prostate cancer, led by Dr. Lemanne’s team, where high-dose testosterone was de...
2025-11-171h 01DOCS TALK SHOP30. Dr. Ann Hathaway and Bredesen Protocol (dementia reversal) successesIn today's episode, we have the pleasure of a chat with my longtime friend and colleague, Dr. Ann Hathaway. Dr. Hathaway enlightens us on some of the details of her work with Dr. Dale Bredesen, delving into some aspects of the treatment for mold toxicity and hormone replacement therapy for older women. Dr. Lemanne also has a chance to share some insightful details about her innovative work with hormone pulsing as potential treatment for some hormone sensitive cancers. Join us as we explore these exciting topics and more. It's my pleasure today to welcome to our podcast, our guest...
2025-09-081h 11
Kicking Cancer's AssEpisode 9: Why Standard Cancer Treatments Fail (And How to Fight Back)What if the way we’ve been treating metastatic cancer is completely backwards? Dr. Dawn Lemanne, an oncologist who’s revolutionizing treatment resistance, challenges everything standard oncology accepts as inevitable. After decades of failed large randomized trials, she’s proving that resistance can be reversed using evolutionary biology principles borrowed from agriculture.
“We can have two people with identical mutations and they may respond differently to the same treatment,” Dawn explains. Her game-changing approach: test the tumor directly against various drugs—including unexpected ones like metformin analogs—rather than following standard protocols. She’s reversed androgen deprivation therapy resistan...
2025-08-2736 min
Kicking Cancer's AssEpisode 9: Why Standard Cancer Treatments Fail (And How to Fight Back)What if the way we’ve been treating metastatic cancer is completely backwards? Dr. Dawn Lemanne, an oncologist who’s revolutionizing treatment resistance, challenges everything standard oncology accepts as inevitable. After decades of failed large randomized trials, she’s proving that resistance can be reversed using evolutionary biology principles borrowed from agriculture.
“We can have two people with identical mutations and they may respond differently to the same treatment,” Dawn explains. Her game-changing approach: test the tumor directly against various drugs—including unexpected ones like metformin analogs—rather than following standard protocols. She’s reversed androgen deprivation therapy resistan...
2025-08-2736 minDOCS TALK SHOP29. Your Birth Year, Latitude, and Bedtime? Weird Cancer Risks No One Talks About.In this episode, we uncover the strange fact that 11-year solar cycles shape your health, including your risk of cancer and autoimmune diseases. I'll admit this sounds like astrology. Or science fiction. It isn't.Statistics show that the number of sunspots during the year you were born shortens your lifespan, on average, by more than a decade. And sunlight affects us in other strange ways. You may also be surprised to learn that living on the far western side of your time zone, or simply eating supper 8 PM compared to 6 PM, is a...
2025-08-2356 minDOCS TALK SHOP28. Stress: Feeling "Stuck" Feeds Cancer and Damages Your Brain. Especially if You're Female.What doesn't kill me makes me...weaker?Learn why short bursts of stress are a tonic, while chronic stress damages your brain and accelerates tumor growth. Especially if you're female. Find out why you're wrong about your own stress levels, and what you must do to find the hidden stress before you can fix it.Discover which meditation practices actually calm your nervous system. Many of the most popular simply won't work for you. The doctors themselves get completely opposite results from the same techniques. Dump the widespread belief th...
2025-08-181h 06DOCS TALK SHOP27. Does surgery increase the risk of cancer metastasis? The answer will change the way you view medical proceduresSurgery can wake up dormant cancer cells—even if the surgery is unrelated to cancer. In this striking episode, Drs. Dawn Lemanne and Deborah Gordon uncover how surgical trauma and anesthesia suppress immune function for weeks, creating an ideal window for tumor growth. Listen in as they discuss powerful, little-known tools to counteract this: a flu shot given within 24 hours before surgery can preserve immune surveillance; which painkillers to avoid after surgery; and how Cialis may reduce metastatic risk when used preoperatively. Bonus: Learn how heart rate variability reveals immune strength and insulin sensitivity. Dawn Lemanne, MD
2025-06-011h 02DOCS TALK SHOP26. HealthSpan: How do we increase our healthy years, not just our birthday numbers!?Yes we all want to live longer, but the catch of course is -- so long as we are healthy! What are some of the current thoughts about living longer and living better. How can we extend our vitality as we age, so that we celebrate health and not just more birthdays.Dawn Lemanne, MD Oregon Integrative OncologyLeave no stone unturned.Deborah Gordon, MDNorthwest Wellness and Memory CenterBuilding Healthy Brains
2025-05-101h 00DOCS TALK SHOP25.Andy Baxter's back, busting the myth that your daily walk strengthens bonesYour Bones Are Lying to You – What the Experts Aren’t Telling YouIn this myth-busting episode, medical exercise specialist Andy Baxter flips everything you thought you knew about bone health upside down.Why Your Daily Walk--a False Security Blanket?Think walking strenghthens your muscles and protects your bones? Think again. Discover why it fails to give you what you really need to prevent life-altering falls—and what to do instead.Swimmers and Cyclists, Brace Yourselves…Low-impact exercise sounds great—until you hear why some athletes have weaker bones than couch...
2025-03-141h 09DOCS TALK SHOP24. Dr. Nick Norwitz: Harvard Doc Tells How He Cured Himself When Standard Medicine FailedIn this episode, we sit down with Dr. Nick Norwitz, who is, in his own words, a researcher educator whose mission is to make metabolic health mainstream. Dr. Norwitz has a PhD in human metabolism from Oxford University and is about to get an MD from Harvard Medical School. We are interested here in his own story of healing chronic illness, in which modern standard medicine absolutely failed him and forced him to find his own path back to health. And this sheds a lot of light on the value of individualizing metabolic health care. And in fact, his s...
2025-01-0248 minDOCS TALK SHOP23. Rhythms of Health and Disease: easy upgrades to your sleep and meal schedules to thwart cancer, dementia, and metabolic illnessIn this episode of Docs Talk Shop, Dr. Lemanne and Dr. Gordon explore how daily rhythms impact cancer treatment, brain health, and metabolism. Discover surprising ways to optimize your health by carefully timing your sleep, light exposure, and meals. (And think twice about late suppers!)Breast cancers spread at night, and why this means trouble if your largest meal is supper.In colorectal cancer patients, morning chemo benefits men, while afternoon chemo benefits women.Light exposure at night disrupts sleep in everyone, immediately increasing the risk of diabetes and cancer.Vigorous exercise instantly creates cancer-killing effects...
2024-10-161h 07DOCS TALK SHOP22. Fecal Transplants cure cancer but cause obesity? Strange powers of the beings that call your body home.Fecal transplants are saving cancer patients at MD Anderson? In this episode of Docs Talk Shop, Dr. Gordon and I explore how a major breakthrough in microbiome science could open up new treatment possibilities for cancer patients.But the news is not all good--fecal transplants can also transfer obesity. We discuss how a patient who received an FMT from an obese donor gained weight, highlighting just how powerful and influential the microbiome is in regulating metabolism.We discuss the remarkable ability of bariatric surgery ("stomach stapling," for obesity) to resolve type 2 diabetes in just a...
2024-09-2555 minDOCS TALK SHOP21. Cancer and Dementia: Enjoy your coffee, but hold the wineCancer and Dementia: Coffee’s Protection, Alcohol’s Lasting DamageCould your morning coffee protect you from cancer? And could that evening glass of wine increase your risk? In this episode of Docs Talk Shop, we dig into the science behind two of the most popular beverages and unearth some surprising truths about how they impact your health, especially when it comes to cancer and dementia.For instance, regular coffee drinkers have up to a 20% lower risk of developing breast and colon cancer. Even more surprising, coffee’s protective effects extend to brain health, reducing the ri...
2024-09-251h 02DOCS TALK SHOP20. "Survival of the fittest" AFTER 50!As we age past our reproductive years, Mother Nature stops taking care of us. We discuss a recent article by Dr. Bruce Ames of the University of California, Berkeley, who's one of the first and most distinguished anti-aging scientists--still productive in his 90's! We uncover some of his secrets as we discuss why, as we age, certain supplements become even more important to our healthy survival. Some of our most valuable nutrients are in fact likely to be depleted with normal aging and there is an overlooked strategy to consider, choosing specific foods and supplements helpful for a long...
2024-09-161h 03DOCS TALK SHOP19. Smoking PREVENTS three horrible diseases. Update on "good" and "evil" health habits.Can bad habits be good for you? For instance, do cigarettes decrease the risk of Parkinson's disease? Alzheimer's? Ulcerative colitis? The answer is yes. Smoking is surprisingly powerful as a preventive for these conditions. And you may also want to know that if you're worried about Parkinson's disease, you may want to think twice about living near a golf course.In this episode, Dr, Gordon and Dr. Lemanne discuss the surprising health benefits of some very unhealthy behaviors, and the hidden deadliness of vitamins, sleep aids, and, yes, golf courses. You'll learn...
2024-08-091h 05DOCS TALK SHOP18. Nuanced Keto: Miriam Kalamian unlocks the power of diet in cancer therapy In this episode, Dr. Dawn Lemanne and Dr. Deborah Gordon engage with author and ketogenic diet specialist Miriam Kalamian, who shares her profound personal journey of treating her son’s aggressive brain tumor with a ketogenic diet. The discussion delves into the diet's impressive effects on the size of her son's brain tumor, the surprising--and critical--role of calorie restriction for effective implementation of the keto diet in cancer, and the best combinations of fasting and the keto diet for optimal results. She outlines tailored dietary approaches for different cancers, and why keto is not "one size fits all...
2024-08-081h 25DOCS TALK SHOP17. Change Your Diet, Change Your MIND with Dr. Georgia EdeWe had a fascinating conversation with our friend and colleague Dr.Georgia Ede about the background, details, and the vast scope of her work treating mental illness--of all sorts--with variations on the ketogenic diet. Fully conventionally trained, Dr. Ede used her insight into her patients' conditions, paired it with developing understanding about nutrition, and has found varied and individualized approaches to what we eat and how it affects our brains. We explore with Dr. Ede the applications of her dietary recommendations for conditions both psychiatric and neurological, the safety of her protocols, and the nutritional science as it...
2024-08-061h 07DOCS TALK SHOP16. Here’s who SHOULD be taking melatonin, and why!In this episode, we discuss melatonin's use as a sleep supplement, as well as its other powerful actions, such as its use as a pain reliever, an anti-anxiety medication, an antidepressant, and as a modulator of immune activity in autoimmune conditions. We also delve into melatonin's use in cancer, in particular in glioblastoma, where we look at a study showing a survival benefit to a particular melatonin protocol when combined with radiation. Our conversation also examines research suggesting that melatonin can be useful in providing protection from radiation damage, such as that that occurs during CT scans, X...
2024-06-2554 minDOCS TALK SHOP15. After 50, what you don't know about exercise can hurt you: Andy Baxter, Medical Exercise SpecialistListen to this episode to learn:common blood pressure and diabetes medications that derail your fitness programsarcopenia of aging starts not in the muscles, but in the brainfitness to treat cognitive decline and neurologic disorders, Parkinson, MS, strokeyoga, and the surprisingly high risk of injury why stretching is harmful, and a better way to maintain range-of-motion heart disease vs lung disease: the very different exercise rehab programs requiredrheumatoid arthritis, why your exercise program is all wrong, and how to fix itwhen to build muscle strength, and when to build muscle masswhy exercise is superior to calorie restriction for man...
2024-04-261h 16DOCS TALK SHOP14. "Cutting to the bone"...WAY beyond the conventional wisdom on staying strongIn this episode, we talk about bone health--something that should be of interest to anyone over 50, long before it becomes a medical problem of concern. While Dr. Gordon has long relied on hormone replacement as a helpful tool in restoring lost bone density, she discusses today some of her recent learning about fine tuning the use of hormones and many other lifestyle choices. Bear with her pet peeves when it comes to standard of care, and pick up some tips you can incorporate into your own bone health routine. Perhaps even some you can share with your own physician!
2024-04-0358 minDOCS TALK SHOP13. Shattering the myth forcing your oncologist to treat you with a dead-end protocolIn this episode, Dr. Lemanne and Dr. Gordon discuss why oncologists believe that cancers inevitably become resistant to any treatment, and the new research that is proving this wrong.On the surface, standard treatment choice for a particular cancer makes sense: 1. Choose the most powerful drug or drug combination possible, the one best at quickly shrinking the cancerous tumor.2. Repeatedly dose this drug/drug combination with as few interruptions as possible, and use the highest doses that the patient can tolerate.3. Stop only when the tumor becomes resistant to this treatment, that i...
2024-02-1555 minDOCS TALK SHOP12. The Science of Starving Cancer: Sam Apple on Otto Warburg's impact todayUnlocking the Sweet Secrets of Cancer Prevention: A Journey with Dr. Lemanne, Dr. Gordon, and Sam AppleIn this thought-provoking episode, we explore the discovery of the link between diet, glucose metabolism, and cancer growth. Join us as we sit down with Sam Apple, the author of the compelling book, "Ravenous: Otto Warburg, the Nazis, and the Search for the Cancer-Diet Connection."Our guest, Sam Apple, tells the hidden story of Otto Warburg, a Nobel laureate who in spite of his Jewish heritage, not only survived Hitler's Germany, but uncovered the link between s...
2023-12-241h 20DOCS TALK SHOP11. GenisteinWe start to sort through something that will likely be an ongoing topic of interest, namely the role of genistein, a phyto- or plant-sourced estrogen in both of our worlds. We explore its use in both estrogen-mimicking and estrogen-blocking for certain conditions of aging, bone and brain health, as well as cancer prevention and cancer survival. We'll touch on blue zones and some of the risks and benefits of various other members of the legume family. Let's listen in as Dr. Lemanne begins by explaining the role of a Catholic nun in all of this discussion.Dawn...
2023-10-281h 00DOCS TALK SHOP10. Errors Doctors Make--Protect YourselfDr. Lemanne reveals to Dr. Gordon what she's learned from medical errors, both hers and those of other physicians, and discusses what patients need to do to protect themselves. Dawn Lemanne, MD Oregon Integrative OncologyLeave no stone unturned.Deborah Gordon, MDNorthwest Wellness and Memory CenterBuilding Healthy Brains
2023-09-2446 minDOCS TALK SHOP9. Creatine -- not just for body builders! In this episode, Drs. Lemanne and Gordon discuss the use of Creatine as a supplement with both aging patients and patients with cancer. Turns out it's a useful addition to protocols for aging men, aging women, those who are athletes, as well as people simply wanting better health in the face of cancer and other health challenges. Let's listen to their discussions and reasons for looking forward to unfolding of additional research about the use of Creatine. Dawn Lemanne, MD Oregon Integrative OncologyLeave no stone unturned.Deborah Gordon, MDNorthwest Wellness an...
2023-09-0436 minDOCS TALK SHOP8. Can neglecting your teeth cause cancer or dementia?In this episode Doctors Lemanne and Gordon talk about gum disease, considered a nuisance by most, but gum disease and tooth loss are actually life-threatening, due to a strong, but rarely discussed connection with cancer and dementia.Dawn Lemanne, MD Oregon Integrative OncologyLeave no stone unturned.Deborah Gordon, MDNorthwest Wellness and Memory CenterBuilding Healthy Brains
2023-07-3146 minDOCS TALK SHOP7. Protein for Brilliant AgingIn this episode Dr. Gordon discusses how aging increases protein requirements. We cover the pros and cons of vegetarianism and animal protein and we even touch upon the health benefits of raw liver.Dawn Lemanne, MD Oregon Integrative OncologyLeave no stone unturned.Deborah Gordon, MDNorthwest Wellness and Memory CenterBuilding Healthy Brains
2023-04-1129 minDOCS TALK SHOP6. Fasting in cancer treatment and cancer preventionIn this episode, Drs. Lemanne and Gordon discuss research on the role of fasting in the treatment and prevention of cancer. Dr. Lemanne discusses her personal experience of fasting, and how she uses fasting in the cancer clinic.Exactly when to fast for best cancer outcomeCombining fasting and chemotherapy improves survival--animal studiesTypes of fasts, including water fasts and dry fastsResearch on dry fasting and kidney function (prepare to be surprised)Eating dinner late increases cancer riskDaily intermittent fasting, minimum effective lengthExtended fastsMeth EMS, van Egmond LT, Moulin TC, Cedernaes J, Rosqvist F, Benedict C. Association of D...
2023-03-1832 minDOCS TALK SHOP5. Sleep smart, sleep healthyHow easily do you fall asleep? If you're like most of us, sometimes sleep overcomes you and sometimes you actually have to pursue sleep, just to "catch" a few good hours. Today Drs. Lemanne and Gordon talk about the role sleep plays in their work with patients, addressing cognitive, metabolic, and cancer-related issues. Links In this Episode1. Heart Disease more risky for women than breast cancer.2. Breast cancer usually not fatal.3. Breast cancer linked to disrupted circadian rhythm.4. Denmark compensates for breast cancer after night shift work.
2023-02-2439 minDOCS TALK SHOP4. Important medical tests you may not know aboutDo you know if you're harboring silent inflammation? An easily available blood test will tell you.In this episode, Dr. Gordon and I discuss a few of our favorite and unusual medical tests, including how to predict longevity from a measure of grip strength and a special test of living blood cells that shows how well a patient can resist cancer growth. Why the health of your smallest blood vessels dictates your overall health and longevity picture, and how to measure this. How your "natural killer cells" are related to cancer, and the...
2023-02-1734 minDOCS TALK SHOP3. Dementia ReversalIn this episode, Dr. Gordon discusses her recently published pilot trial in which she and three physician colleagues successfully treated patients with dementia. Evaluating cognitive impairment: subjective vs measurable? Distinguishing mild cognitive impairment from early Alzheimer's dementiaWhich interventions actually moved the needle? Along the way, we dive into details on mechanisms.Time stamps with links to references and resources:11:51 Chewing enhances brain health 13:59 observational study of 10 patients with dementia undergoing lifestyle intervention “Reversal of cognitive decline: A novel therapeutic program.” 15:11 CNS-Vital Signs test 22:29 Hormesis23:24 Intellxx DNA testing htt...
2023-02-0749 minDOCS TALK SHOP2. HormonesEpisode 4 Hormones In this episode, Dr. Gordon discusses female hormones. She gives us a glimpse into their function and what happens to aging women as they lose those hormones in menopause. She also talks about the skillful use of hormone replacement to extend life and enhance its quality. For those women who don’t or can’t take the typical form of hormone replacement therapy, she describes workarounds for benefit of both brain and bone health.Links to references and more reading on some of the topics mentioned:1. Increased Alzheimer’s Risk During the Menop...
2023-02-0736 minDOCS TALK SHOP1. Astonishing Cancer RecoveriesHave you ever wondered why some cancer patients unexpectedly recover? In this episode, Drs. Lemanne and Gordon discuss the cases of four persons who survived a range of cancer diagnoses considered universally terminal. But instead of dying promptly, two left hospice to return to active, athletic lives for several years. Two others defied all odds to achieve apparent cures. These four patients used radically different approaches.The four diagnoses include chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), advanced ovarian cancer, metastatic prostate cancer, and metastatic melanoma.Several surprising ideas that come up in this episode include why...
2023-02-0246 min
The Cancer Liberation Project008: Dr. Dawn Lemanne | Integrative Therapies for Cancer CareIn today’s episode, I speak to Dr. Dawn Lemanne, a board-certified medical oncologist, and leader in the field of integrative oncology. She sees patients in her clinic in Ashland, Oregon, and consults with patients and physicians around the globe.
Dr. Lemanne treats patients with chemotherapy, and supports this treatment with individualized supplement, diet, fasting, and exercise regimens that enhance the effectiveness of these treatments.
We speak about fasting and it’s benefits for patients going through treatment, the importance of testing blood sugar and how to measure it, and complementary cancer therapies such as saun...
2021-08-191h 00
Blood & CancerCancer and diet: Dr. Dawn Lemanne talks fasting, IGF-1, and blood sugarCancer patients often ask what they should eat, but it’s just as important to know when they should eat, according to Dawn Lemanne, MD, of Oregon Integrative Oncology, Ashland, and the University of Arizona, Tucson. Dr. Lemanne tells host David H. Henry, MD, how cancer patients may benefit from fasting. The pair discuss immune system suppression, insulinlike growth factor I (IGF-I), and blood glucose monitoring. Fasting and the immune system Fasting before and after chemotherapy can put part of the immune system “to sleep,” thereby protecting it from the deleterious effects of treatment, Dr. Le...
2020-07-1623 min
Five To Thrive LiveFasting During Cancer TreatmentJoin us on Five to Thrive Live! with guest, medical and integrative oncologist, Dr. Dawn Lemanne. Dr. Lemanne will discuss the role of fasting during conventional cancer treatment. We will learn when fasting is a good idea, what kind of fasting is best and who shouldn’t fast.Five to Thrive Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 7pm ET on W4CS – The CancerSupport Network (www.w4cs.com) part ofTalk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on theTalk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Thispodcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).
2020-06-0332 min
ONCancer HealthONCancer Health Episode 009: The Power of Combination Therapies in the Cancer ClinicCombination therapies pairing conventional treatments, such as radiation and chemotherapy, with metabolic, dietary strategies offer a number of advantages to the cancer patient, including reduced side effects and improved outcomes. Dr. Dawn Lemanne, a board-certified medical oncologist, describes her care model using this integrative therapeutic approach and provides practical advice for patients.
2018-04-1746 min