00:01:15] Dr. Geo (Intro Bio):

Dr. Moss is a pioneer in integrative cancer research. He started at Memorial Sloan Kettering in the '70s and has authored 12 books and three documentaries. He’s known for challenging the status quo and pushing for less toxic, more effective cancer therapies.

[00:03:00] Dr. Geo:

Ralph, your book is incredibly user-friendly—scientific but actionable. You start by sharing your personal journey with diabetes and prostate cancer. How are you feeling now?

Dr. Moss:
I'm doing well. I'll be 82 soon and feel better than I did 20 years ago. But I’m still managing both type 2 diabetes and prostate cancer.

[00:06:30] Dr. Moss:

When I was diagnosed with diabetes, my fasting blood glucose was 386. Instead of medication, I used a low-carb, keto-inspired diet and dropped 40 pounds. That dietary shift—along with a CGM—completely changed how I understand metabolism.

[00:10:00] Dr. Moss:

Using a CGM helped, but it also made me obsessive. It’s easy to fall into constantly checking your numbers and worrying. There’s a balance to be struck between awareness and anxiety.

[00:14:45] Dr. Geo:

Type 2 diabetes is linked to many diseases—including prostate cancer. Managing glucose may be one of the most powerful ways to reduce risk.

[00:17:30] Dr. Moss:

My prostate cancer diagnosis came unexpectedly from an experimental test, ONCOblot. The results said: prostate cancer. It hit me hard, especially while helping a close relative through terminal illness.

[00:24:00] Dr. Moss:

I was told by an Ivy League doctor that my cancer was likely outside the prostate and incurable. Thankfully, I reached out to you, Geo. NYU’s targeted biopsy and MRI showed it was still confined. That changed everything.

[00:26:30] Dr. Geo:

Even as a doctor, I get nervous opening my PSA results. That emotional impact—fear, uncertainty—is part of every patient’s experience. We can’t ignore that in treatment planning.

[00:35:00] Dr. Moss:

In the book, I share a letter Albert Einstein wrote to my brother when he was a teenager. It was a reminder to stay independent in thought. That philosophy shaped how I’ve approached medicine and cancer research for decades.

[00:43:00] Dr. Moss:

Let’s talk about the three gears in The Moss Method:

1. Metabolism – Controlling blood sugar and insulin levels.
   
   

2. Immunology – Strengthening the immune system, especially the microbiome.
   
   

3. Cancer Stem Cells – These are the commanders of cancer spread and recurrence

[00:48:00] Dr. Moss:

To build a diverse microbiome, I focus on foods like kefir (not yogurt), sauerkraut without vinegar, and fermented vegetables. These help your immune system work properly—especially if you're undergoing immunotherapy.

[00:53:00] Dr. Moss:

Mushrooms are also powerful—reishi, turkey tail, maitake. They’ve been shown to support the immune system and even work synergistically with standard cancer treatments.

[00:56:30] Dr. Moss:

On metabolism: I’m not against the Mediterranean diet, but it’s often misunderstood. What really matters is eating in a way that supports metabolic health—low-carb, low sugar, high in polyphenols like olive oil.

[01:03:00] Dr. Moss:

The third gear—cancer stem cells—are perhaps the most overlooked yet dangerous part of a tumor. They're the ones that cause recurrence and metastasis, and they’re resistant to chemo and radiation.

[01:09:30] Dr. Moss:

There are no drugs that effectively target cancer stem cells yet—but natural compounds like green tea (EGCG), curcumin, resveratrol, sulforaphane, and olive oil polyphenols show promise in inhibiting them.

[01:14:00] Dr. Moss:

I believe these natural compounds work best when combined. There's a synergy that you can't replicate with single-drug approaches.

[01:19:00] Dr. Geo:

So to wrap: The Moss Method isn’t about one magic bullet—it’s about layering lifestyle, nutrition, and immune support to tackle cancer from all angles.

[01:21:00] Dr. Moss:

You can find The Moss Method on Amazon or at themossreport.com. My son and I also relaunched the Townsend Letter and produce regular podcasts and articles to keep this conversation going.