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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
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What Conditions Does Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Treat?

February 26, 2016

Gamma knife radiosurgery treats cancer, as well as brain and nerve tissue conditions. Learn more about the conditions we treat at UPMC using Gamma Knife. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: acoustic neuroma, arteriovenous malformations, cancer, essential tremor, Gamma knife radiosurgery, medical mondays, meningioma, trigeminal neuralgia, tumor
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What Is Gamma Knife Radiosurgery?

February 25, 2016

Gamma knife radiosurgery is a form of precisely targeted radiation therapy that affects only the tumor or other issue, not the surrounding tissue. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: acoustic neuroma, arteriovenous malformation, brain and skull surgery, brain disorders, Brain tumor, cancer, epilepsy, Gamma knife radiosurgery, medical mondays, MRI, neurosurgery, Parkinson's disease, pituitary tumor, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, trigeminal neuralgia
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Are Cervical and Ovarian Cancer Treatable?

January 27, 2016

Women with cervical or ovarian cancer have many treatment options. Learn more about UPMC's approach to creating a customized treatment plan. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Gynecologic Cancer, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
Tagged with: cancer, cancer risks, cervical cancer, disease, ovarian and cervical cancers, ovarian cancer, pap smear, radiation
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Hot Dogs Included In List of Known Carcinogens

November 15, 2015

The WHO has found enough evidence linking processed meat to cancer. It now joins carcinogens like tobacco and alcohol with a Group 1 classification. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: bacon, cancer, carcinogen, colorectal cancer, ham, hot dogs, processed food, processed meats, sausage, who
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At What Age Should I Get My First Mammogram?

November 10, 2015

Learn the recommended age to get a year mammogram, as well as the risk and benefits of breast cancer screening. Learn More

Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
Tagged with: American Cancer Society, breast cancer, cancer, mammogram, mammography, MRI
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Acupuncture Helps Side Effects During and After Cancer Treatment

September 22, 2015

Acupuncture is a natural way to help your body overcome side effects of cancer treatment. It's most effective for vomiting, nausea, and pain. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: acupuncture, cancer, cancer side effects, cancer treatment, chemotherapy, nausea, neuropathy, pain, vomiting
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Improve Your Mood with Aromatherapy During Cancer Treatment

September 19, 2015

Aromatherapy uses essential oils to help with mood, anxiety, fatigue and other side effects common to people with cancer. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: aromatherapy, cancer, depression, fatigue, massage, oil
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Integrative Oncology: A Holistic Approach to Cancer Care

September 17, 2015

Discover how integrative oncology creates a program to treat your cancer, while also improving your quality of life by managing side effects. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: acupuncture, cancer, chemotherapy, complementary therapies, integrative oncology, radiation