Let’s thank all cancer survivors in today's episode as we celebrate their month of conquering this life-threatening disease. Dr. Amy Herman Comander and Dr. Simran Malhotra join us to talk about preventive measures and the enormous influence of healthy lifestyle changes on their quality of life and longevity.Key takeaways to listen forThe deeper significance of cancer survivor monthWhat is the most common symptom experienced by patients with cancer?How lifestyle medicine can optimize cancer patients' and survivors' health and wellbeingNutritional resources and evidence-based diet modification for cancer Best practices for cancer patients to deal with stress, anxiety, and depressionWhy is substance abuse considered a risk factor for cancer recurrence?Resources mentioned in this episodeAmerican Institute for Cancer ResearchAmerican College of Lifestyle Medicine The American College of Sports MedicineAmerican Cancer SocietyGuidelines for exercise and cancer American Cancer Society guidelines on cancer  survivorshipAbout Dr. Amy Herman Comander and Dr. Simran MalhotraDr. Amy Herman Comander is a breast oncologist at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center. She is Director of Breast Oncology and Survivorship at the Mass General Cancer Center in Waltham and at Newton Wellesley Hospital, and Medical Director of the Mass General Cancer Center in Waltham. Dr. Simran Malhotra is a triple board-certified physician in internal medicine, hospice & palliative care, and lifestyle medicine. She is a member of the ACLM women’s health member interest group and serves as the co-chair of the breast cancer subcommittee alongside Dr. Amy Comander.Connect with Dr. Comander and Dr. MalhotraWebsite: Coach Simran MD | Paving WellnessInstagram: @drsimran.malhotra | @dramycomanderTwitter: @DrAmyComanderAll the show notes for our episodes are located on our podcast website:https://www.healthylifestylesolutions.org/ Connect with UsWebsite: Healthy Lifestyle Solutions Instagram: @maya_hls_podcast YouTube channel: Healthy Lifestyle Solutions Subscribe to our newsletter: Our Newsletter Leave us a message: Speak Pipe VoicemailFollow Us on Our Social Media Channels:Facebook Group: Maya's GroupLinkedIn: Maya AcostaTwitter: @Maya_HLSpodcast Did you like today’s episode? Please rate the podcast using the link below.Support the show