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Blood cancer symptoms happen gradually, and can be easy to ignore or overlook. Learn the 9 common signs of blood cancer from Sean Fischer, MD, medical oncologist and hematologist at Providence Saint John’s Health Center and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medical Oncology.

Vaping causes e-cigarette users to inhale dangerous substances. Osita Onugha, M.D., MBA, Thoracic Surgeon and Assistant Professor of Minimally Invasive Chest Surgery and Thoracic Surgical Oncology, shares the risks of using e-cigarette products with KNX-AM 1070 Radio.

Researchers say two or more soft drinks per day increases a person’s risk for earlier death from all causes. Learn about excess sugar intake, which is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and cancer from Anton Bilchik, MD, Director of Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Program.

According to the Federal Communications Commission, your cell phone may be exposing you to more radiation than you thought. Learn more about this investigation and what you can do to reduce exposure from Santosh Kesari, MD, Neuro-oncologist and Chair of the department of translational neuro-oncology and neurotherapeutics.

Symptoms of ovarian cancer can be vague, but detecting ovarian cancer early could be key to survival. Learn the 7 signs of ovarian cancer you might be ignoring from Steven Vasilev, MD, Medical Director of Integrative Gynecologic Oncology.

Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg recently underwent a fresh round of treatment for a cancerous tumor on her pancreas. Anton Bilchik, MD, Director of Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Program, explains how the routine bloodwork helped Ginsburg’s doctors catch the cancer early and treat it quickly.

Osita Onugha, MD, Thoracic Surgeon & Assistant Professor of Minimally Invasive Chest Surgery & Thoracic Surgical Oncology, shares perspective on vaping, a frightening new epidemic.

Anton Bilchik, MD, Director of Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Program, comments on the new American Society of Clinical Oncology guidelines to assist clinical decision-making for patients with biliary tract cancer.

Breast surgery oncologist, Dr. Janie Grumley, director of the Margie Petersen Breast Center at Providence Saint John’s, explains 7 unusual breast symptoms you shouldn’t ignore, in an article by Bustle.

Researchers say foods rich in flavonoids, such as apples and green tea, can reduce your risk for cancer and heart disease. Anton Bilchik, MD, Director of Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Program, explains how important nutrition is in both the prevention of heart disease and cancer in an article by Healthline.