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What Are the Benefits of Elderberry?

February 19, 2020

For centuries, cultures have used elderberries for food and medicine. But what exactly are the benefits of elderberry? Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Nutrition, Women's Health
Tagged with: benefits of elderberry, cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic disease, common cold, diabetes, elderberry uses, immune systems, inflammation, influenza
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Cancer Rehabilitation Puts Quality of Life First

October 14, 2019

Find out how cancer rehabilitation can help you maintain and restore your quality of life and your ability to perform daily activities. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Gynecologic Cancer, Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Prostate Cancer
Tagged with: cancer, cancer rehab, cancer rehabilitation, physical therapy, rehabilitation
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Key Facts About Prostate Cancer: Stages, Screening, and More

May 7, 2019

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men, especially among older men. Learn the warning signs, stages, and treatment options. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Men's Health, Prostate Cancer
Tagged with: cancer, prostate, prostate cancer, urination
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Clyde Peeling Dreamed of Having a Zoo, But Never Dreamed of Having Cancer

March 18, 2019

Clyde Peeling dreamed of owning a zoo. He never dreamed he'd get cancer. Now the owner of Reptiland tells his cancer story. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: cancer, non-hodgkin's lymphoma, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
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UPMC Cardio-Oncology Program Combines Heart Health and Cancer Therapy

February 20, 2019

The UPMC Center for Cardio-Oncology will proactively maintain your heart health before, during, and after cancer treatment to mitigate risks from therapy. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: cancer, cancer side effects, cancer treatment, cardiovascular disease, heart disease, Heart Health, oncology, treatment side effects
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Flu Vaccine and Chemotherapy: Should People With Cancer Be Vaccinated?

January 11, 2019

Can the flu vaccine and chemotherapy be combined? Here's what you need to know about flu prevention and cancer. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Cold and Flu, Health Topics A-Z
Tagged with: cancer, cancer treatment, chemotherapy, flu, influenza, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
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Q&A: What Is the Importance of Cancer Screenings?

May 11, 2018

Getting cancer screenings plays an important role in reducing your future risk of cancer, with a focus on early detection and treatment. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: cancer, cancer screening, mammogram, Melanoma
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Is There a Connection Between PTSD and Cancer?

March 15, 2018

PTSD is a condition many people with cancer have to live with in silence. Not much is known about the link, but UPMC is doing more to treat them together. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: cancer, depression, mental illness, PTSD
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Cervical Cancer: Advances in Treatment and Prevention

February 21, 2018

Cervical cancer has become somewhat of a public health crisis among women in their 30s and 40s in Western Pennsylvania. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Gynecologic Cancer, Women's Health
Tagged with: cancer, chemotherapy, HPV, human papilloma virus, precancerous condition, prevalent gynecological cancer, Western Pennsylvania