EP 758: From Where Is Cancer Stemming? Find Out From Dr. Fleming!

Hey there, wonderful listeners of The Armor Men’s Health Show! 👋 Thanks so much for tuning in again—and for sharing the show with your friends!This week, Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee are joined once again by one of our all-time favorite guests, Dr. Declan Fleming! In the first segment, they dive into how cancer diagnoses are changing and why, contrary to what some might think, doctors don’t want patients to get sicker.Between 1930 and 2006, cancer rates were on the rise—but since around 2006, they’ve started to flatten and even decline. That’s great news! However, there are five cancers still increasing: thyroid cancer, neuroendocrine tumors, stomach cancer, liver cancer, and skin cancer.One of those rises may actually be linked to the overuse of common over-the-counter medications for GERD, like Prilosec, Pepcid, Tagamet, Protonix, and Nexium. If you’re taking these for more than six weeks, it’s time to check in with your doctor—they can lead to serious complications, even esophageal cancer.Dr. Mistry and Dr. Fleming also unpack the dangers of fatty liver disease—and how inflammation from excess fat is the real enemy to your body’s health.In the second segment, the doctors explore an exciting advancement in medicine: the liquid biopsy. Dr. Fleming explains how this cutting-edge tool helps detect and treat cancer more effectively than ever before.You’ll also hear about some real-life “medical dumpster fires” (yes, that’s an actual term!)—and why Dr. Fleming is often the go-to surgeon to handle them.From aggressive cancer treatments to personalized care, this episode is full of fascinating insights from one of the best in the field. Dr. Fleming is a faculty member and Associate Professor at UT Dell Medical School, and we’re thrilled to have him back on the show!Tune in, learn something new, and stay healthy out there!Voted top Men's Health Podcast, Sex Therapy Podcast, and Prostate Cancer Podcast by FeedSpot.Dr. Mistry is a board-certified urologist and has been treating patients in the Austin and Greater Williamson County area since he started his private practice, NAU Urology Specialists (now Urology Specialists of Austin), in 2007.  Donna Lee works with Dr. Mistry as Urology Specialists of Austin's Director of Business Development and she's also a professional standup comedian touring the country. We enjoy hearing from you! Visit www.armormenshealth.com to submit a question and we’ll  answer your questions anonymously in an upcoming episode!  Phone: (512) 238-0762Website: www.armormenshealth.comEmail: [email protected] Locations:Round Rock Office970 Hester’s Crossing Road Suite 101 Round Rock, TX 78681South Austin Office6501 South Congress Suite 1-103 Austin, TX 78745Lakeline Office12505 Hymeadow Drive Suite 2C Austin, TX 78750Dripping Springs Office170 Benney Lane Suite 202 Dripping Springs, TX 78620