Video description: hematologist discusses evidence on plant-based nutrition and cancer

Shireen Kassam, MD, PhD, examines cancer nutrition, plant-based diets, and common misconceptions through an evidence-based lens. Shireen Kassam, MD, PhD, examines the evidence connecting nutrition with cancer prevention, treatment outcomes, and long-term health. She discusses plant-based nutrition, gut and metabolic health, and the impact of other chronic conditions on cancer outcomes. She also addresses misconceptions surrounding protein, soy, supplements, and plant-based diets while sharing practical ways to build a healthier eating pattern. Dr. Shireen Kassam is a Consultant Hematologist, Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician, and Visiting Professor of Plant-Based Nutrition. She is the founder of Plant-Based Health Professionals UK, which provides education on healthy plant-based diets. She co-authored Eating Plant-Based: Scientific Answers to Your Nutrition Questions and co-edited Plant-Based Nutrition in Clinical Practice, bringing evidence-based nutrition into conversations around cancer care, prevention, and long-term health.