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What Is Thyroid Cancer: Know the Facts

June 27, 2015

Thyroid cancer is increasingly common and may present in 4 different types. Learn more about this disease and the cancer treatment options. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cancer, head and neck cancer, medical mondays, radioactive iodine, thyroid, thyroid cancer
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Head and Neck Cancer Treatment: New Approaches

June 20, 2015

There are multiple treatment options available for patients with head and neck cancer. Find out how we determine the right treatment for you. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
Tagged with: cancer, chemotherapy, head and neck cancer, head and neck cancer treatment, immune therapy, immunotherapy, medical mondays, radiation, surgery, thyroid cancer, thyroid cancer treatment
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Pregnant with Cancer: What You Need to Know

June 7, 2015

Developing cancer during pregnancy, although rare, does happen. However, there are treatment options available for pregnant women with cancer. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: cancer, cancer treatment, chemotherapy, expectant mother, maternal-fetal medicine, pregnant, radiation
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How Cancer Can Affect Your Self Image

May 14, 2015

Cancer diagnosis and treatment can impact how you view yourself in multiple ways, including physically, emotionally, and socially. Find ways to cope with i Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cancer, cancer changes, hair loss, lymphedema, physical changes, self image, stress
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Medical Mondays: Pancreatic Cancer

April 27, 2015

In this edition of Medical Mondays, learn more about pancreatic cancer, including Whipple surgery and what to expect after pancreatic surgery. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Pancreatic Cancer
Tagged with: cancer, heredity, medical mondays, Pancreas, pancreatic cancer, pancreatic cancer symptoms, robotic surgery, Whipple surgery
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Infographic: Pancreatic Cancer Facts and Figures

April 26, 2015

There are two types of pancreatic cancer. Find out more about the risks, symptoms, and the different stages of pancreatic cancer with our infographic. View Infographic

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Pancreatic Cancer
Tagged with: cancer, cancer risk, cancer statistics, endocrine tumors, exocrine tumors, infographic, medical mondays, Pancreas, pancreatic cancer, pancreatic cancer symptoms
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Pancreatic Cancer: Frequently Asked Questions

April 18, 2015

If you—or a loved one—have been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, you likely have a lot of questions. Here's what you need to know. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Pancreatic Cancer
Tagged with: adenocarcinoma, cancer, chemotherapy, medical mondays, Pancreas, pancreatic cancer, Whipple surgery
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How to Cope with Chemo Side Effects

March 26, 2015

Cancer treatment is hard physically and emotionally. Chemo brings its own set of side effects; work with your doctor to develop a complete care plan. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: acupuncture, cancer, cancer support group, chemo, chemotherapy, depression, medical mondays, nausea, side effects, yoga
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Infographic: Breast Cancer by the Numbers

March 24, 2015

1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Learn the facts, symptoms, and risk factors of the disease with our infographic. Learn More

Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
Tagged with: breast cancer, breast cancer awareness, breast cancer risk, breast cancer symptoms, cancer, infographic, medical mondays