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Chris Beat Cancer: Food, Faith, And The Will To Live

Chris Wark was just 26 years old when he was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer.

What happened next changed his life forever.

In this deeply personal conversation, Chris joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast to share the story behind Chris Beat Cancer, the decisions he made after surgery, and why he believes food, faith, mindset, purpose, and self-advocacy all became part of his healing journey.

You'll hear the emotional story of how Chris went from fear and uncertainty to feeling empowered again and why he says healing happens at home.

🧠 In this episode, you'll learn:

What Chris wishes every cancer patient would ask their oncologist
Why he believes nutrition became a turning point in his journey
The hospital meal that shocked him after colon surgery
How he built his "overdosing on nutrition" approach
Why purpose and family became central to his will to live
What "healing happens at home" means to him
How a whole food plant-based diet fits into the cancer conversation

Colorectal cancer is rising among younger adults, making conversations like this more important than ever. The American Cancer Society reports that colorectal cancer rates have been increasing in adults under 50 in recent years, while rates have declined among many older adults.

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This episode is not medical advice. Always speak with your doctor about cancer screening, treatment, and any changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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