
← DoctoRx Unscripted22 sep · 53 min
Beyond the Tumor: From Biology to Behavior – Part 1
Join Dr. Tania Small, head of Medical Affairs at Bristol Myers Squibb, for Part 1 of a timely DoctoRx Unscripted conversation with Dr. Neil Iyengar, board-certified medical oncologist and Director of Survivorship Services at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.Together, they examine how metabolism, body composition, the gut microbiome, stress, and sleep influence cancer risk, treatment response, and long-term survivorship.In this episode, Dr. Small and Dr. Iyengar discuss:
Why muscle-to-fat ratio matters more than BMI for health and cancer risk
The connection between gut health, fiber, and cancer treatment success
What new research reveals about GLP-1s in oncology
How clinicians can make tailored exercise and nutrition accessible to every patient
Learn how targeted lifestyle interventions pair with precision oncology.