Confidence Through Health

Preventing Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases w/ Dr. John Oertle

Episode Summary

Everyone knows that a cancer diagnosis is a serious issue, but what if we could dramatically reduce the number of cancer patients through prevention? Dr. John Oertle joins the podcast to share tips for preventing a first diagnosis but maybe more importantly, preventing the spread or reoccurrence of cancer with proper treatment.

Episode Notes

While cancer continues to be one of the top causes of death, it can be prevented. 

Dr. John Oertle shares that a driving force behind Envita Medical Centers is not just to treat patients as they deal with the disease but to also promote preventive techniques using everything from simple nutrition changes to cutting edge technology.

We discuss:

• the differences in the genes of a healthy cell and those of a tumor
• how cancer spreads even when the traditional screening shows an all clear
• proper screening tools for accurate an accurate diagnosis without creating additional harm
• the need for individualized treatment plans to address the specifics of the disease but also the individual person's differences

Dr. John Oertle, Chief Medical Director at Envita Medical Centers, is a leading expert in advanced precision medicine. He is well-published in the areas of cancer genomics, immunotherapy, and chronic Lyme disease. Learn more at envita.com and envitahealth.com.