Oncology Revolution

In this episode of the Oncology Revolution Podcast, Darryl Edwards, founder of the Primal Play Method®, movement and lifestyle medicine practitioner, and Fellow of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine, explores how movement is transforming our understanding of cancer prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and survivorship.Drawing on insights from evolutionary biology, exercise physiology, cognitive neuroscience and behavioural science, Darryl challenges conventional approaches to physical activity and discusses why movement should be viewed as more than supportive care. From reducing cancer-related fatigue and preserving physical function to improving treatment tolerance and potentially influencing tumour biology, he explores the growing evidence supporting exercise as a therapeutic intervention in oncology.The conversation also addresses one of the greatest challenges in healthcare: long-term exercise adherence. Through his work with Primal Play and Movement Oncology™, Darryl reflects on why enjoyment, motivation and meaningful movement experiences may be just as important as exercise prescriptions in helping people build sustainable habits.What to reflect on:• How is the role of exercise evolving beyond symptom management towards a therapeutic intervention in cancer care?• Why might enjoyment and behavioural science be more effective than discipline alone in promoting long-term physical activity?• How can healthcare professionals translate the evidence on exercise oncology into personalised, sustainable movement strategies across the cancer continuum?A conversation that challenges us to rethink not only how we prescribe exercise in oncology, but also how we help people rediscover movement as an essential part of their health and quality of life.At the European School of Lifestyle Oncology (ESLO), we are committed to translating scientific evidence into clinical practice through specialised education for healthcare professionals. Explore our courses in Lifestyle Oncology, exercise and other essential areas of cancer care.Discover our educational programmes: https://aim.clinic/en/

In this episode of the Oncology Revolution Podcast, Peter Adintori, registered dietitian, board-certified specialist in oncology nutrition, researcher and educator, explores why nutrition and movement should be considered together across the cancer continuum.Drawing on his clinical and research experience in oncology, particularly in hematologic malignancies and stem cell transplantation, Peter discusses the close relationship between nutritional status, muscle health and physical function. He explores how nutrition and movement can work together from prehabilitation through treatment, rehabilitation and survivorship, and reflects on what is still needed to translate this evidence into routine clinical practice.What to reflect on:• What might we be missing when nutrition and exercise are addressed as separate interventions in cancer care?• How can nutrition and movement be integrated and personalised across different stages of the cancer continuum?• What knowledge and training do healthcare professionals need to translate this evidence into clinical practice?Peter is also a lecturer in the European School of Lifestyle Oncology’s Oncology Nutrition Certificate, bringing his clinical and research expertise into the training of healthcare professionals working in oncology.Learn more about the Oncology Nutrition Certificate: https://aim.clinic/en/product/oncology-nutrition/

In this episode of the Oncology Revolution Podcast, Manisha Kumar, fitness coach, patient advocate, TEDx speaker, and breast cancer survivor, explores how exercise and strength training can reshape recovery and survivorship after cancer.Drawing on both her own cancer journey and her work supporting people living with and beyond cancer, Manisha discusses how movement can help rebuild confidence and trust in the body after treatment, and why strength training deserves a much more prominent place in cancer care. She challenges long-standing fears around resistance training and lymphoedema, explores what the latest evidence tells us about exercising after breast cancer, and reflects on the gap that still exists between scientific recommendations and routine clinical practice.What to reflect on:• Are we doing enough by simply telling people with cancer to “stay active”, or should structured exercise be integrated into cancer care?• What does the evidence really tell us about strength training and lymphoedema after breast cancer?• As evidence continues to grow, what needs to change for exercise to become a routine part of cancer care and survivorship?To learn more about the European School of Lifestyle Oncology and explore our courses for healthcare professionals, visit https://aim.clinic/en/eslo/

In this episode of the Oncology Revolution Podcast, Jennifer Guida, PhD, MPH, Director of the Division of Institutional Research, Associate Research Professor, and former NCI Program Director, explores how advances in cancer survivorship research can help us move beyond survival towards longer, healthier lives after cancer.Drawing on her work advancing cancer survivorship and healthspan innovation, Jennifer discusses the long-term consequences of cancer that often extend beyond recurrence surveillance, including functional and cognitive outcomes, quality of life, and the emerging evidence around accelerated biological aging. She also explores how patient-reported outcomes and real-world evidence can help us measure what truly matters to survivors, and why incorporating patient voices into research is essential to building more meaningful and equitable models of survivorship care.What to reflect on:• Are current survivorship models adequately addressing the long-term effects of cancer and its treatments beyond recurrence?• How can patient-reported outcomes and real-world evidence change what we measure — and ultimately how we deliver survivorship care?• As we learn more about aging, resilience, and health disparities after cancer, what should the next generation of survivorship care look like?

In this episode of the Oncology Revolution Podcast, Julie Bach, Founder and Executive Director of Wellness for Cancer and founding Chair of the Society for Integrative Oncology Health Coaching Special Interest Group, explores how health coaching, communication, and supportive care are transforming the way we care for people affected by cancer.Drawing on decades of experience in integrative oncology and patient advocacy, Julie discusses why empowering individuals requires more than simply providing information. She shares practical coaching strategies that healthcare professionals can use to facilitate meaningful behaviour change, reflects on the growing role of wellness and supportive care throughout the cancer continuum, and explains how initiatives such as Wellness for Cancer and Spa4Pink are helping create more compassionate, person-centred models of care.What to reflect on:• How can health coaching help healthcare professionals support lasting lifestyle and behaviour change in oncology?• What role do communication, education, and patient empowerment play in improving the cancer experience?• How can wellness and supportive care become an integral part of comprehensive, person-centred cancer care?

In this episode of the Oncology Revolution Podcast, Amy Comander, MD, a medical oncologist, Medical Director of the Mass General Cancer Center in Waltham, Director of Breast Oncology and Cancer Survivorship, and Director of Lifestyle Medicine, explores what happens after cancer treatment ends and how care teams can better support patients through survivorship.Drawing from her clinical work at Mass General and Newton-Wellesley Hospital, and her background in lifestyle medicine, Amy discusses how physical activity, nutrition, and mind-body interventions can reshape the survivorship experience. She shares the story behind PAVING the Path to Wellness, the 12-week lifestyle medicine program she created to help patients rebuild health and quality of life beyond active treatment, and challenges us to rethink who is truly responsible for guiding patients through each phase of survivorship.What to reflect on:• What does life look like for an oncology patient once treatment ends, and how can we meaningfully support them?• How can structured programs like PAVING: The Path to Wellness change long-term survivorship outcomes?• Who truly owns the different phases of care across the cancer survivorship journey?

In this episode of the Oncology Revolution Podcast, Deborah Doherty, a physical therapist, educator, researcher, and expert in oncology rehabilitation and survivorship care explores the critical role of rehabilitation in supporting function, movement, and quality of life across the cancer continuum.Drawing from her clinical and academic experience, Deborah highlights how exercise, prehabilitation, and integrative supportive care can transform survivorship outcomes and help redefine modern oncology care. She brings a practical, patient-centered perspective to a field that remains under-recognized in many healthcare systems.What to reflect on:• How can oncology rehabilitation be better integrated across the cancer continuum?• What role do movement and exercise play in improving long-term survivorship outcomes?• Why is rehabilitation still viewed as secondary rather than essential in cancer care?

In this episode of the Oncology Revolution Podcast, Gilleanne Lenart - occupational therapist, oncology rehabilitation specialist, and clinical lead at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, explores the critical role of cancer rehabilitation in supporting function, independence, and quality of life across the cancer continuum. Drawing from her clinical experience, Gilleanne highlights how occupational therapy interventions, fatigue management, and interdisciplinary care can transform outcomes for individuals affected by cancer. She brings a practical, patient-centered perspective to a field that remains underdeveloped in many healthcare systems.What to reflect on:How can cancer rehabilitation be better integrated across the continuum of care?What strategies can effectively address cancer-related fatigue and its impact on daily life? What role does occupational therapy play in supporting independence, home adaptation, and long-term survivorship?

In this episode of the Oncology Revolution Podcast, Dani Binnington - breast cancer survivor, well-being advocate, and founder of Menopause and Cancer - shares how treatment-induced menopause can profoundly shape life after cancer. Diagnosed at 33 and later facing surgical menopause due to a BRCA mutation, Dani transformed her personal experience into a global movement supporting women navigating menopause after cancer. She brings clarity, compassion, and evidence-based insight to a topic that is still too often overlooked in oncology care. What to reflect on:- How does treatment-induced menopause differ from natural menopause?- How can clinicians better prepare and support people facing early menopause?- What does self-advocacy look like in post-treatment life?

In this episode of the Oncology Revolution Podcast, David Roze, a biological dentist and founder of Roze BioHealth, explains how oral health influences inflammation, immunity, and systemic balance. Trained in dental surgery and neuroscience, he blends evidence-based dentistry with integrative medicine to show how the mouth can be both a messenger and a mirror of overall health. What to keep in mind: Oral inflammation can quietly shape whole-body healthDentistry is shifting from repair to preventionThe microbiome links to mouth, gut, and immune balanceHealing starts with connection between systems and professionals