IN FOCUS: Breast Cancer & Sugar, Keto and Fasting

Does sugar really “feed” cancer? Should you be fasting during treatment? And do diets like keto actually improve outcomes — or just add more stress during an already overwhelming time?In this focused episode of How to Be a Woman, Dr Natalie Hutchins is joined by medical oncologist Dr Steven Tucker to unpack the evidence around nutrition, metabolism, and breast cancer.This conversation cuts through some of the most persistent — and often harmful — myths around sugar, diet, fasting, and cancer treatment. Rather than extreme rules or internet trends, this episode focuses on what the science actually shows, what remains uncertain, and where women should (and shouldn’t) place their energy.This is a curated extract from the full HOW TO BREAST CANCER: What Women Need to Know about Breast Cancer Screening & Prevention episode. For the complete discussion — including screening, mammograms, treatment options, and lifestyle risk — we recommend watching the full episode.⚠️ MEDICAL EDUCATION:This video is for educational purposes only and discusses cancer nutrition, metabolism, and treatment-related considerations. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewomanshandbook.substack.com