#15 Dr. Jamie Waselenko MD (Gut Health Part 2): Uncover the Hidden Link Undermining Your Immunotherapy Success

Show Notes

In episode #15 of [The Cancer Doctor Podcast], we sits down with Dr. Jamie Waselenko, an expert integrative oncologist at Cincinnati Integrative Oncology and Functional Medicine. Dr. Waselenko brings over 28 years of medical experience, combining her background as a conventionally trained oncologist with specialized knowledge in functional medicine and root cause illness. She returns for Part Two of a crucial discussion detailing the additional considerations regarding gut health that every cancer patient needs to know

ℹ️ About This Episode

This episode of The Cancer Doctor Podcast exposes a critical, often-overlooked truth: the health of your gut directly influences your body’s ability to respond to anti-cancer treatments. Dr. Jamie specifically addresses Immunotherapies like Keytruda or Nivolumab. Patients on these treatments must urgently address the hidden threats posed by everyday drugs, including proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), other acid blockers such as famotidine, chronic Tylenol, and recurring antibiotics which which are shown to lessen the chance of having an anti-tumor response.

⏰ Timestamps

[00:00:39] Why Part Two of the Gut Health Discussion is Vital [00:03:15] The Danger of Chronic Acid Blockers and PPIs
[00:04:31] Critical Alert: Medications Undermining Your Treatment [00:09:10] The Cost of Conventional Care: Understanding the "Pill for Your Ill Mill"
[00:12:52] Understanding Data-Rich Reports: Pathogens [00:14:24] Case Study: How Specialized Testing Found Hidden Cancer-Related Pathogens [00:16:10] The Frightening Reality of Neglecting Your Body's Immune Hub [00:18:45] How to Vet a Provider: Focus on Their Skill in Test Interpretation
[00:21:28] Essential Lifestyle Changes That Protect Your Gut Microbiome [00:23:11] Warning: Even Certified Experts Must Be Vetted by Asking the Right Questions [00:29:27] Final Critical Review: Medications That Undermine Anti-Cancer Response [00:32:10] The Fire Analogy: Is Your PPI Throwing Dry Wood on the Fire of Your Disease? [00:34:50] Urgent Call to Action: Make the Investment Now—It May Save Your Life

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📺 Episode Info

Podcast Name: The Cancer Doctor Podcast
Episode & Title Number: Season 1 Episode 15
Date: Recorded on November 18th, 2025

🏷️ Episode Tags

Oncology, Immunotherapy, Keytruda, Pembrolizumab, Nivolumab, Opdivo, Microbiome, Dysbiosis, Akkermansia, Fusobacterium, Klebsiella, Candida, Zonulin, Calprotectin, Inflammation, Autoimmune, Hashimoto, Psoriasis, Arthritis, Depression, Anxiety, Antibiotics, Tylenol, Vicodin, Percocet, Glutamine, Chemotherapy, Radiation, Gastroenterology, Digestion, Cortisol, Endotoxins, Pathogens, Parasites, Fungus, Acid, PPIs, Famotidine, Pepsid, Recovery, Healing, Lifestyle, Sleep, Nutrition

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