Cancer Care

The word “cancer” can stir fear, anxiety, and shock. Our cancer-related articles, videos, guides, and graphics help educate you about the many kinds of cancer and what those facing these diseases can expect. Learn about symptoms, screenings, treatment options, coping methods, and more, all from the cancer care experts at UPMC.

Here, you’ll find information about:

Ways To Help Prevent Cancer.
Tips for Cancer Caregivers and Survivors.
Spotting the Signs and Symptoms of Cancer.
Types of Head and Neck Cancer.
Facts on Prevention, Treatment, and Cancer Care.
Environmental Causes of Cancer.
Radiosurgery Treatment Options.
Benefits of Robotic Surgery for Cancer.
Cervical and Ovarian Cancers.
Low Blood Platelet Count: What Does it Mean?
How Oncology Rehab Provides Relief for Cancer Patients.
Much More.

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Article - 1 Minute Read

Prostate Cancer Symptoms, Causes, and More

September 17, 2016

Prostate cancer is among the most commonly diagnosed cancers in men. Learn about prostate cancer symptoms, causes, and treatment options. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Prostate Cancer
Tagged with: cancer care, Men's Health, national prostate cancer awareness month, prostate cancer, prostate cancer symptoms
Article - 5 Minute Read

The Difference Between Chemo and Radiation

July 25, 2016

Chemotherapy and radiation are two common, highly effective cancer treatment options. Learn more about oncology treatment at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
Tagged with: brachytherapy, chemo, chemotherapy, external beam radiation, radiation, radiation therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery
Article - 3 Minute Read

Breast Cancer in Men: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

June 29, 2016

Breast cancer in men is on the rise. Learn about the symptoms and warning signs of male breast cancer, so you can get the treatment you need. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Men's Health
Tagged with: breast cancer, breast cancer in men, cancer treatment, lumpectomy, mastectomy, Men's Health
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War on Cancer: UPMC Joins ‘Moonshot’ Initiative

June 27, 2016

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center researchers host a summit to discuss cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cancer, Events, Hillman Cancer Center, Public Health, UPMC CancerCare
Article - 1 Minute Read

What Is Hemophilia?

May 8, 2016

Hemophilia is a rare disorder that prevents blood from clotting normally. Learn about symptoms, treatments, and causes of hemophilia. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Family Health
Tagged with: blood disorder, Hemophilia, hemophilia A, hemophilia b
Article - 5 Minute Read

How Smoking Cigarettes Affects Your Lungs

April 21, 2016

Find out how smoking cigarettes changes your lungs and how quitting can help reduce your risk of many health problems. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness, Lung Cancer
Tagged with: lung cancer, lungs, smoking
Article - 4 Minute Read

Is Hodgkin Lymphoma Curable? Understanding Lymphoma

March 10, 2016

Lymphoma has multiple types, with different treatment options and survival rates. Learn more about risk factors and treatment at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: blood cancer, cancer, hodgkin's disease, hodgkin's lymphoma, Lymphoma, non-hodgkin's lymphoma, stem cell transplant
Article - 2 Minute Read

Cancer Cells vs. Normal Cells: What’s the Difference?

March 9, 2016

Every living being is made up of cells. When cell growth is abnormal, it can cause cancer. Learn more about cancer cells vs. normal cells. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cancer, cancer cells
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Medical Mondays: Gamma Knife Radiosurgery

February 29, 2016

Doctors at UPMC use Gamma Knife radiosurgery, one of the most precise, powerful, and proven treatments, for many types of brain conditions. Learn more. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: brain conditions, cancer, gamma knife, Gamma knife radiosurgery, medical mondays, targeted therapy