207: Prevent Cancer and Detect It Early, and Why This Doctor Believes in Life After Death, with Oncologist Dr. Laura Vater

Did you ever wonder, how can I live longer? What habits should I change to increase my longevity? How do you spot the signs of cancer? This is the episode for you! Gastrointestinal oncologist and author Dr. Laura Vater is here to talk all about preventing disease and caring for yourself. She also dives into her advocacy for fighting for better quality of life for doctors, nurses and medical professionals. In this episode we talk: + What's wrong--and right--about the American medical system + The importance of preventive medicine + The things her longest-living and healthiest patients do + The vitamins you must have in your routine for optimal health + What tests to ask your doctor for + The first signs of pancreatic cancer + The specific cancers that you can detect early + The impact working with some of her dying patients has had on her spirituality + Why sleep deprivation is so bad for doctors and their patients About the Guest: Dr. Laura Vater is a gastrointestinal oncologist, writer, and speaker and the founder of the SMILE Scale™, which is a trademarked tool being used in the US and UK to help patients and clinicians simplify and prioritize health. Follow Dr. Vater on Instagram here, and follow me on IG here. ​ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wegottatalkwithsonni/support