Friday, January 21 No. 9 Topic of the Day Travis was just 36 years old when he heard words he'd never imagined he would hear: You have cancer. He had colorectal cancer that had spread through the wall of his colon and was infiltrating the surrounding lymph nodes. It was stage III B, and Travis remembers being told that the likelihood he would be alive and cancer free in 5 years was about 50%. This year Travis celebrated being 11 years cancer free. He is healthy and active, and his total cholesterol, which was previously 230, dropped to under 150 without any lipid-lowering medications. Read the full story from Travis and Dr. Rania Dempsey here: The Power of Lifestyle: Travis' Story. Research In 2018, the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) and American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) published the report Diet, Nutrition, Physical Activity and Cancer: a Global Perspective, which analyzed data from 51 million people to create a global blueprint for preventing cancer. According to the report approximately 40% of all cancer cases are preventable! Their summary conclusions are presented in the slide to the left (page 84 of the report). Plant-based Inspiration Shawna Gloe, Class of 2025, enjoys this cashew tofu recipe - a delicious and inexpensive dish! If you have eaters in your house who aren't ready to try tofu, the recipe provides other recommendations. Action Item Try filling half your plate with veggies at each meal. Loading up half your plate ensures you won't fill up on other foods before you've gotten your daily servings of vegetables! REGISTER HERE to join a panel discussion on the documentary, The Game Changers. The documentary showcases success stories of athletes that have benefited from a plant-based diet. The panel discussion will be held on February 1, 4-5pm via Zoom. The documentary is available to watch on Netflix, Youtube, and other fee-based options. Medical College of Wisconsin | 8701 Watertown Plank Road | Milwaukee, WI 53226 | United States |