Medicinal Mushrooms for Cancer? Evidence-Based Integrative Oncology with Dr. Santhosshi Narayanan

Dr Elizabeth Thompson speaks with Dr Santhosshi Narayanan, integrative medicine physician at MD Anderson Cancer Centre, about evidence-based integrative oncology. Discover how medicinal mushrooms, Ayurveda, acupuncture, and mind-body practices are safely combined with conventional cancer treatment in one of the world's leading cancer centres. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: ✨ Why integrative oncology matters - treating the whole person, not just the cancer 🍄 Medicinal mushrooms explained - start with shiitake from your grocery store 🧘‍♀️ Mind-body medicine improves patient outcomes - meditation, yoga, and stress management 🏥 How MD Anderson integrates complementary therapies safely alongside chemotherapy 🌿 Ayurvedic wisdom meets modern oncology - personalised nutrition and gut health 🔬 Research-driven approach builds trust with oncology teams 💬 Why open communication about supplements is essential for patient safetyAbout the GuestDr Santhosshi Narayanan is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Integrative Medicine Centre at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre. She is double American board‑certified in Internal Medicine and Integrative Medicine and holds a master’s degree in Ayurveda. She serves as Vice President of Advancement, an executive role for the Society of Integrative Oncology (SIO), where she has also co‑chaired the Global Committee and founded the Ayurveda Special Interest Group. She previously served on the Board of the American College of Physicians (ACP).SEE FULL SHOW NOTES HEREIf you’re interested in learning more about Integrative Medicine, you can:👉 ⁠Sign up for our free newsletter Integrative Medicine Matters👉 ⁠Sign up for our NCIM Membership, just £4.99 per month👉 ⁠Sign up for our free Introduction to Integrative Medicine course⁠👉 ⁠Explore our 10 CPD Point Discovery Course in Integrative Medicine⁠👉 ⁠Find out more about our master’s Level 7 Diploma⁠, including single modules you can enrol in today!NCIM also offers an Integrative Medicine Clinic, where our expert team of Integrative Medicine Doctors and Integrative Clinical Team work collaboratively to support your health and wellbeing. ⁠Learn more and book an appointment⁠.We would love to get your feedback on the topics and conversations we feature. Follow and connect with us on social media – ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, and ⁠LinkedIn⁠ – and let us know your thoughts.Don’t forget to subscribe and share if you enjoyed this episode!Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health or treatment plan.