UCC Student Dietitian Podcast, Men’s Health Table Talk, Nutrition and Cancer Related Andropause Episode 2 W/ PT Aidan Hunter

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Welcome to the second episode of our three-part series “Men’s Health Table Talk: Nutrition and Cancer-Related Andropause,” hosted by UCC student dietitians Daniel Coakley and Emma Barrett.

In today’s episode we delve into the personal journey of Aidan Hunter, personal trainer and coach, who faced testicular cancer twice in his mid 20s. Aidan shares with us his powerful story, highlighting the importance of early detection and screening.

As a spokesperson for Movember and a cohost of the ‘Soul Brew’ Podcast, Aidan’s insights are essential listening for men everywhere. Join us for an honest and inspiring conversation that raises awareness about a very important issue.

Movember Link: https://ie.movember.com/story/movember-invests-100-million-in-the-new-movember-men-s-health-institute

Listen to Aidan’s Podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2gh4a6BaEmhuoRa8nmPWfN?si=3f69ddb18fdf49f0

Aidan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_aidanhunter?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Links to some interesting papers about the topics discussed today:

Latest research advancements in muscle health and malnutrition (Prado et al 2022):

Prado, C.M., Landi, F., Chew, S.T.H., Atherton, P.J., Molinger, J., Ruck, T. and Gonzalez, M.C. (2022). Advances in muscle health and nutrition: A toolkit for healthcare professionals. Clinical Nutrition, 41(10), pp.2244–2263. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2022.07.041.https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0261561422002825

Impact of muscle loss on cancer outcomes (Ryan et al 2021)

Ryan AM, Sullivan ES. Impact of musculoskeletal degradation on cancer outcomes and strategies for management in clinical practice. Proc Nutr Soc. 2021 Feb;80(1):73-91. doi: 10.1017/S0029665120007855. Epub 2020 Nov 3. PMID: 32981540. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32981540/

Common dietary changes after cancer diagnosis (Ford et al 2022):

Ford KL, Orsso CE, Kiss N, Johnson SB, Purcell SA, Gagnon A, Laviano A, Prado CM. Dietary choices after a cancer diagnosis: A narrative review. Nutrition. 2022 Nov-Dec;103-104:111838. doi: 10.1016/j.nut.2022.111838. Epub 2022 Sep 2. PMID: 36183484 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36183484/