Dr. Urvi Shah, a hematologic oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, discusses the possible influence of diet and lifestyle on cancer prevention, especially for those with higher genetic risk.

She reviews current research on how dietary patterns may influence inflammation, the immune system, and the gut microbiome, which could contribute to cancer development and progression.

Dr. Shah also shares emerging clinical trial data, including studies in precancerous blood conditions, indicating that dietary interventions might improve metabolic health, reduce inflammation, and potentially slow disease progression.