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Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan on Gut Health: Lifestyle Shifts and Cancer Risks | S2 E6
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In this episode of The Luke Coutinho Show, I am honored to bring you an insightful discussion with one of India’s leading cancer surgeons, Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan. With a remarkable career spanning over 22 years, he currently serves as the Director of Surgical Oncology (Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic, and Gastrointestinal Cancers) at Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai.
Join me as we uncover:
Lifestyle changes, including westernization, contribute to the rise in certain cancers in urban India
Changing patterns of gastric and colorectal cancer and the prevalence of H. pylori infection
The incidence of acid reflux among patients due to late-night meals, overeating, and unhealthy lifestyles
The rise of fatty liver cases, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and its progression to cirrhosis
The role of gut microbiome in GI health and its potential link to cancer development
The importance of screenings and stool tests for various types of cancers
And much more…
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