Richa Dawar, M.D.

Richa Dawar, M.D. Your Cancer MD | Medical Oncologist
Mom of two boys
Explaining cancer—clearly & honestly
Education only | No medical advice
Views are my own

09/13/2026

6 EARLY WARNING SIGNS OF LUNG CANCER YOU SHOULDN’T IGNORE 🚨
Lung cancer doesn’t always start with coughing up blood or severe pain.
When symptoms appear, they can be subtle and easy to dismiss.
1. 🫁 Persistent or changing cough
A new cough that won’t go away—or an old cough that changes.
2. 😮‍💨 New shortness of breath
Getting unusually winded doing everyday activities.
3. ⚠️ Persistent chest, back or shoulder pain
Especially unexplained pain that worsens with coughing or deep breaths.
4.🤒 Repeated pneumonia or bronchitis
Especially infections that keep returning in the same area.
5.🗣️ Persistent hoarseness or voice change
A raspy or changed voice without an obvious explanation.
6.😴 Unexplained fatigue or weight loss
Persistent exhaustion or losing weight without trying.
Most of these symptoms are NOT cancer.
But new, persistent or unexplained symptoms deserve evaluation.
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FOLLOW FOR EVIDENCE-BASED CANCER EDUCATION.

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09/13/2026

Cervical cancer can be silent early on—but when symptoms appear, they can be easy to dismiss. 🚨 Know the warning signs and don’t ignore persistent or unexplained changes. Save + share. ❤️

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09/12/2026

Craving ice?

These could be signs of iron deficiency anemia.

The most important question isn't just how to treat it.

It's why it happened.

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09/11/2026

Biopsies don’t routinely “spread cancer.” Scaring patients away from a medically necessary biopsy can delay diagnosis and treatment. Evidence over fear. Save + share. ❤️


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09/09/2026

If you don’t want to get cancer by the time you’re 50, stop doing these 6 habits immediately.
Number six will shock you — most people do this every single day without realizing they’re feeding cancer cells.

Learn the habits that increase cancer risk and what to watch out for.
Save and share this with someone you love — you might even save their life.

09/08/2026

Most headaches are harmless—but some red flags deserve attention. 🧠🚨 Here are the headache symptoms I wouldn’t ignore as an oncologist. Save & share—someone may need to know this. ❤️

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09/07/2026

5 things I wish everyone knew after being diagnosed with cancer

09/05/2026

Va**ng isn’t harmless. From ni****ne addiction to lung and cardiovascular effects, here are va**ng facts everyone should know—especially teens and parents.
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09/04/2026

Most cancers aren't completely preventable—but many cancer risk factors are.

As a medical oncologist, these are some of the simple, evidence-based habits I wish everyone knew. Small changes won't guarantee you'll never get cancer, but they can meaningfully lower your risk over time.

Save this video for later and share it with someone you love. ❤️

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