In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Shikha Jain, an academic hematologist and oncologist. We start by busting cancer myths and then move on to discuss the impact of the “Make America Healthy Again Movement” (MAHA)on cancer care and cancer research, and why the rationale behind the MAHA movement is FLAWED and DANGEROUS.
Which of the following is associated with getting cancer or spreading cancer
- Biopsies
- Specific viruses
- Consuming sugar
- Mammograms
- Living near a Power line
- Cell phones
- Deodorant and antiperspirants
- Microplastics
- Microwaving
- If surgery to remove a cancerous growth spreads the cancer?
- Estrogen- birth control pills, local estrogen, systemic estrogen
- Obesity
- Processed food
- HPV vaccine
- Fluoride in the water
- The financial incentive behind the MAHA movement
- Why placebo-controlled trials are not always used in research, and would be dangerous
- Defunding of NIH Cancer Research, including labs and clinical trials
- The US Brain Drain
Over 9.5 billion dollars, representing over 2000 NIH grants, have been terminated.
In the links below, expand the abstract column to see the details of the research.
List of NIH grants that have been defunded
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List of NIH Cancer Research that Has Been Defunded
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Dr. Shikha Jain, MD, FACP, is a board-certified oncologist, national health media contributor, and founder of Women in Medicine®. She’s a tenured associate professor at the University of Illinois and was named Illinois Physician Leader of the Year, one of Modern Healthcare’s Top 25 Emerging Leaders, and a Medscape Rising Star in Medicine. Through her clinical work, national advocacy, and powerful storytelling, Dr. Jain is transforming how we think about medicine, leadership, and the future of healthcare.
https://www.wimedicine.org/
https://www.wimedicine.org/wim-summit
https://shikhajainmd.com/
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