In the Media

Researchers report a single dose of psychedelic drug helps with anxiety and depression for people receiving cancer treatment. Shanthi Gowrinathan, MD, a psychiatrist specializing in both women’s psychiatry and psycho-oncology, comments on the study in an article by Healthline.

Many factors play a role in breast cancer risk—genes, exercise, and hormones are just a few. While it’s less clear how certain foods may impact breast cancer, there is some evidence that adding certain cancer-fighting foods to your diet might help. Learn more from Trevan Fischer, MD, surgical oncologist and assistant professor of surgical oncology.

Let’s Talk About Breast Cancer Surgery. It’s a fearful topic, but the procedure could save your life. Learn what you need to know about surgery options for breast cancer from Janie Grumley, M.D., Breast Surgical Oncologist at the Margie Petersen Breast Center at Providence Saint John’s Center.

After receiving a cancer diagnosis for the fourth time, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg says she’s cancer-free. “Her journey is an exception — she clearly is strong and resilient,” said Dr. Anton Bilchik, professor of surgery at Saint John’s Cancer Institute. Read the full article by Healthline to learn about her journey and pancreatic cancer.

Alcohol is causing more deaths in America than ever, according to a new study. Anton Bilchik, M.D., surgical oncologist, and Director of Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Program at JWCI, explains why alcohol-related deaths are rising in an article by Prevention.

The department of Translational Molecular Medicine and Sequencing Center under Dr. Dave Hoon, received a $4.5 million grant for Novel Epigenomic and Oncogenic Drivers of Melanoma Metastasis and Therapeutic Resistance and new approaches of next generation sequencing for various solid tumors from the Adeleson Melanoma Research Foundation for three years. This will be 8 years of continual funding in a multi-Institute collaborative funding program in cancer and neuro-related diseases.

Making an appointment for your annual doctor’s visit is the first step toward taking care of your health. But once you’re actually at the doctor’s office, if you’re not actively asking questions and getting educated about your wellbeing, you’re doing yourself a major disservice. Learn the 20 questions you should ask your doctor once a year.

Dr. Osita Onugha, MD, assistant professor of thoracic surgical oncology, explains what happens to your body when you stop vaping in an article by Bustle.

A new study shows permanent hair dyes and chemical straighteners have been linked to increase your breast cancer risk. Janie Grumley, M.D., a breast surgical oncologist and director of the Margie Petersen Breast Center at Providence Saint John’s, comments on the study and explains how to prevent breast cancer in an article by Prevention.

Shanthi Gowrinathan, MD, a psychiatrist specializing in Psycho-oncology, shares insight into the mental health challenges of patients with cancer and the services many require to optimize their quality of life during all phases of their cancer journey in an article by Oncology Times.