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Michael Hunter, MD

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Dr. Michael Hunter's Breast Cancer Book

Dr. Michael Hunter's Breast Cancer Book

Dr. Michael Hunter’s Breast Cancer book is an clear and comprehensive guide for patients with breast cancer.

2022

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How I Use the Japanese Art of Kintsugi in the Practice of Medicine

“NIGGER, NIGGER, NIGGER” cut through the air of the oncology consultation room, with the staccato triplet setting my eardrums vibrating and…

Aug 24, 2021

How I Use the Japanese Art of Kintsugi in the Practice of Medicine

Aug 24, 2021

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You Shift Gears at 3 Ages

Blood levels of proteins reflect the starting, stopping, and changing of biological processes linked to aging. We make significant changes…

Sep 21, 2020

You Shift Gears at 3 Ages

Sep 21, 2020

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Is Your Unhealthy Diet Making You Older Than You Are?

Are you as young as you feel?

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Did Botched Screening Guidelines Lead to More Prostate Cancer Deaths?

I am a cancer doctor.

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A doctor holds a prostate model as he chats with a patient.

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Dementia’s Silent Thief: Could Microplastics Be the Culprit?

I’ve been diving deep into the unsettling world of microplastics lately, exploring their potential dangers to our health.

5d ago

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Happy Hour’s Hidden Danger: How Your Drinks Could Increase Cancer Risk

We all know cigarettes can cause cancer.

6d ago

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6d ago

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Flu 2025: Record-Breaking 24 Million Cases — How to Protect Yourself

A close family member recently suffered from the flu for over a week.

Feb 14

Flu 2025: Record-Breaking 24 Million Cases — How to Protect Yourself

Feb 14

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4 Reasons My Trainer Thinks Squats Are The Best Weightlifting Exercise

My trainer Christian offers that squats are an exceptional resistance exercise.

Feb 12

A young black woman does a barbell squat with one plate on each side.

Feb 12

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7 Heart-Saving Habits Doctors Wish You Knew

Today, I offer 7 heart-saving habits doctors wish you knew.

Feb 10

A drawing of a red heart is pierced by black lines (perhaps representations of electrical signals).

Feb 10

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The Future of Breast Cancer Detection is Here (and AI Powers It).

The future of breast cancer detection is here (and AI powers it). What if we could detect breast cancer a year earlier?

Feb 9

The Future of Breast Cancer Detection is Here (and AI Powers It).

Feb 9

Michael Hunter, MD

Michael Hunter, MD

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I have degrees from Harvard, Yale, and Penn. I am a radiation oncologist in the Seattle area. You may find me regularly posting at www.newcancerinfo.com

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