259. Dr. Lori Bouchard - What Comes After Remission: Why “Cancer Free” Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Fully Recovered

Leigh Ann welcomes Dr. Lori Bouchard back to The Accrescent Podcast to explore a part of the cancer journey that often gets overlooked - what happens after treatment ends and the scans finally look clear. Dr. Bouchard explains why people can be in remission or have no evidence of disease and still struggle with exhaustion, brain fog, neuropathy, depression, anxiety, hormone disruption, immune weakness, digestive issues, and a general feeling that their body has not recovered. Together, they unpack some of the downstream effects of chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, contrast imaging, chronic inflammation, nutrient depletion, gut disruption, heavy metals, and immune suppression. They also discuss why dormant infections, mold, hormonal imbalances, and metabolic dysfunction may become more apparent after the body has been through intense treatment. Dr. Bouchard shares how individualized testing and data can help guide post-cancer support, rather than relying on standard blood work or a one-size-fits-all recovery plan. This conversation offers a hopeful perspective for anyone who has made it through cancer treatment but is still asking, “Why don’t I feel better yet?” Product Discount Codes + Links FREE Anxiety First Aid Kit Living Libations: Website (Link gives you 10% off) Broc Shot: Website (Link gives 20% off) Episode Links Book: Live Longer & Stronger w/Breast Cancer Book: Cancer Doesn't Own You Dr. Bouchard’s FREE Cancer Screening Guide Guest Info Dr. Bouchard - Website Dr. Bouchard - Instagram Related Episodes Podcast Ep. 235: Dr. Neil Nathan - Three Reasons Why Patients Aren’t Healing from Complex Chronic Illness Ep. 228: Dr. Lori Bouchard - The Missing Pieces in Cancer Care, Metabolism, Trauma, and Whole-Person Healing Ep. 176: Leigh Ann Lindsey - How I Work with Cancer Patients to Address Emotional Root Causes to Disease Work w/Leigh Ann Learn: What is EVOX Therapy? Book: Schedule a Session or FREE Discovery Call Membership: What is The Healing Alchemy Membership Connect w/Me & Learn More Website Instagram Tiktok Youtube