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Pilates for Cancer Patients Improves Their Quality of Life

December 2, 2017

Pilates has a track record helping people with cancer overcome their symptoms. Learn more about this exercise and how it's beneficial. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Fitness
Tagged with: cancer, Joseph Pilates, lymphedema exercises
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What Are the Warning Signs of Cancer Recurrence?

November 28, 2017

Some cancer survivors experience a recurrence of the disease. Identify the warning signs of cancer recurrence. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cancer, cancer symptoms, living with cancer
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The Connection Between Medical Marijuana and Cancer Care

November 24, 2017

More and more studies are cropping up about the relationships between marijuana and cancer. Here's what you should know about this drug. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cancer, marijuana
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What to Include in a Cancer Care Package

October 27, 2017

Your loved one with cancer might be feeling scared and alone. Show him or her your support by putting together a chemo care package. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cancer, chemo care package, chemotherapy
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Things To Bring to Chemo: Your Treatment Checklist

October 20, 2017

Any way you look at it, cancer can be scary. Use this list to help you figure what to bring to your first chemo appointment. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cancer, cancer care, chemotherapy, what to bring to chemo
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Living with a PICC line: Insertion, Treatments, and More

July 22, 2017

Called a "PICC line," this type of catheter can make it easier for clinicians to provide care without repeatedly pricking your skin with a needle. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Primary Care
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: cancer, catheter, PICC line
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Sexual Confidence After Cancer

May 1, 2017

Cancer can have an effect on every aspect of your life – including your sexuality. Here are a few ways you can begin to regain your sexuality after cancer. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cancer, sex and cancer, sexuality and cancer
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Environmental Causes of Cancer: Carcinogens Around You

March 14, 2017

The environment is filled with substances that can potentially lead to cancer in humans. Learn more about the environmental causes of cancer. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cancer, cancer in the environment, cancer-causing substances, carcinogens
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UPMC Susquehanna: Colon Screenings Save Lives

March 14, 2017

Learn more about the importance of colon screenings. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: cancer, cancer prevention, colon cancer, Colon Screening, gastroenterologist