Cancer Care and Support with Dr. Lisa Dalmeyer | Expresso Show

Cancer touches all of us – whether directly or through someone we love. While it has often been seen as a condition of older adults, today’s reality is that awareness, screening, and early detection are bringing it to the forefront for younger people too. On this episode of the Expresso Show, Laura Johnston, CEO of Phytoceutics®, and Dr. Lisa Dalmeyer, oncologist at Southern Oncology, unpack the importance of early detection, the role of screening, and how supplements can support health – particularly in remission. 🌿 In this episode, you’ll learn: 🔍 Why younger people are being diagnosed more often – and the role of awareness 🩺 Which cancers to screen for (breast, prostate, colorectal, skin) and when to start 📊 Why South Africa lacks strong local screening protocols – and how global ones are applied ⚖️ The truth about alternative medicine and oncology care 💊 The role of supplements like vitamin D, magnesium, and curcumin in recovery and remission 🛡️ Why liver and kidney support matters after chemotherapy 🗣️ The #1 tip: listen to your body and don’t ignore symptoms 📌 TIMESTAMPS: 00:44 – Is cancer affecting younger people more often? 01:21 – Screening awareness, social media, and early detection 01:45 – What true screening means & why SA protocols are limited 02:20 – Key screenings: breast (from 40), prostate (from 40), colorectal (from 45), skin checks 03:08 – Alternative medicine in oncology: a complex question 04:02 – Laura on supplements in remission: bone health, vitamin D, magnesium 04:46 – Inflammation & immune support: the role of curcumin 05:13 – Avoiding overburdening the liver and kidneys 05:25 – Practical advice: focus on 1–2 key supplements, not overload 05:49 – Final tip: listen to your body & don’t ignore warning signs 🛒 Learn more & shop the range: www.phytoceutics.com 💸 Use code EXPRESSO for 15% off your order on www.phytoceutics.com 📲 Connect with Us: Dr. Lisa Dalmeyer | https://southernoncology.co.za/ Phytoceutics® | https://www.instagram.com/phytoceutic... #CancerAwareness #EarlyDetection #OncologyCare #CancerSupport #RemissionCare #CancerScreening #BreastCancer #ProstateCancer #ColorectalCancer #SkinCancerAwareness #Phytoceutics #ExpressoShow #IntegrativeHealth #HealthyLiving #SupplementsForHealth #Curcumin #VitaminD #Magnesium