Pharmacy Focus - Oncology Edition: The Link Between Gut Health and Colon Cancer, Exploring the Wellness Innovation Network

Jennifer Dunphy, DrPH, MBA, MPH, leading expert in public health and the Chief Population Health Officer at a major healthcare organization in California and Nelly Awkar-Lazo, MD, Hematologist and Oncologist in Orange County, California discuss the launch of the Wellness Innovation Network. This is a group of experts focused on researching longevity, cancer, and chronic diseases. They also explore the rise in cancer among younger populations and the potential links to gut health and lifestyle factors like diet and physical activity. Dunphy and Lazo emphasize the need to raise awareness and encourage healthy behaviors, such as limiting processed meats, reducing alcohol, and engaging in moderate exercise, to help prevent cancer development and recurrence.