Why are we pouring billions into cancer treatment while staying silent about the fact that up to half of all cancers are preventable? In this powerful episode, Dr. Kara Foster, fresh off her town council win and optometry conference reconnections, dives into the hard truth about lifestyle-driven cancers. From the heartbreaking reality of cancer night at a Carolina Hurricanes game to evidence-backed prevention strategies, Kara breaks down the most preventable cancers and how you can take action today.
She also unpacks how other countries are protecting their citizens through bold policies, while the U.S. lags behind. Why? Follow the money. Tune in for a candid, empowering look at what’s keeping us sick, and how prevention isn’t just possible, it’s political.
Topics include:
Lifestyle factors driving breast, lung, colorectal, prostate, skin & cervical cancer
What Chile, Ireland, and the EU are doing that we’re not
Why the U.S. regulatory system is failing you
What clinicians, parents, and voters can do right now
If you’ve ever wondered why no one’s talking about the cancer that doesn’t happen, this episode is for you.