Mikkael Sekeres, MD

Articles by Mikkael Sekeres, MD

Column | I’m an oncologist. Every man should know this about prostate cancer. - The Washington Post

Health September 1, 2026

Why doesnt my doctor automatically order a PSA test to screen for prostate cancer? Shouldnt all men be tested regularly? With over 330,000 new cases estimated for 2026, prostate cancer accounts for οΏ½...

Column | What to know about cancer risk if it runs in your family - The Washington Post

Health August 4, 2026

How much does family history matter when it comes to cancer risk? Am I definitely going to get it if it runs in my family? The patient sitting a few feet away from me in my examination room was in hοΏ½...

Column | Why does cancer seem so common right now? An oncologist explains. - The Washington Post

Health July 7, 2026

Q: I know so many people who have been diagnosed with cancer. Are rates really going up? Why does it seem so common now? Cancer is a global problem. If it seems like there are more cancer diagnosesοΏ½...

Column | Can vaping cause cancer? The evidence suggests it might. - washingtonpost.com

Health May 5, 2026

Q: Can vaping cause cancer? And is vaping any safer than smoking traditional cigarettes? The modern electronic cigarette, or e-cigarette, was invented in the early 2000s by a Chinese pharmacist in rοΏ½...

Column | I’m an oncologist. Here’s why I recommend exercise to lower cancer risk. - The Washington Post

Health April 14, 2026

All the men in my family closest to me, including my dad and both grandfathers, have died of cardiac arrest. Knowing that up to 60 percent of susceptibility to heart disease can be attributed to genοΏ½...