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Genetics and Cancer: Why You Should Know Your Risk

February 25, 2015

Having a family history of cancer may increase your risk of developing the disease. Cancer genetics programs may help identify how much of a risk you have. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: BRCA, breast cancer, cancer, Cancer Genetics Program, colon cancer, gene mutation, genetic testing, genetics, ovarian cancer, UPCI
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Support Services for Cancer Patients

February 16, 2015

Cancer patients and caregivers may need extra help navigating through their journey. Support groups are highly encouraged and proven to be beneficial. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: American Cancer Society, breast cancer, cancer, LiveWell Survivorship, prostate cancer, support groups
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Can Common Cookware Cause Cancer?

February 8, 2015

Find out what cookware materials are safest and learn whether exposure to metals from pots and pans can increase your cancer risk. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness, Safety
Tagged with: acidic foods, aluminum, cancer, cast iron, ceramic, chemicals, cookware, leaching, silicone spoons, stainless steel, wooden spoons
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Benefits of Music Therapy & Therapeutic Music for Patients

January 27, 2015

Music therapy and therapeutic music can be used to work with pre-natal to hospice and end of life care and anyone in between, including people with cancer. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: American Music Therapy Association, cancer, lymphedema reduction, Music for Life Pittsburgh LLC, music therapy, Robert Miller MS MT-BC, Stephanie Miller CMP VAHTP, UPMC CancerCenter Integrative Oncology, Vibroacoustic Harp Therapy
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5 Guidelines for Talking to Your Kids About Cancer

January 15, 2015

Dealing with a cancer diagnosis is never easy, especially when you have a family to care for. Find tips for explaining your condition to your children. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cancer, cancer support, child care, coping with cancer, disease, family, UPMC CancerCenter behavioral medicine
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Seven Travel Tips for Cancer Patients

December 18, 2014

Traveling is stressful, but if you're a cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy, you may run into more barriers than usual. Here are travel tips to follow. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cancer, chemotherapy, infectious disease, medications, sunscreen, travel, UV rays, vaccinations
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Avoiding Weight Gain During the Holidays: Tips to Help Fight Cancer

December 9, 2014

The holidays tend to make us overeat and skip our workouts. But cancer patients need to eat right and exercise to fight their disease. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, cancer, Christmas, holidays, mushrooms, Nutrition, nutritional services, pumpkin pie, small plate, UPMC CancerCenter, weight gain
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Eating and Diet Tips During Cancer Treatment

November 13, 2014

Cancer treatment is known to cause side effects, especially taste and appetite change. Find some eating and diet tips to follow during cancer treatment Read More

Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Nutrition
Tagged with: biological therapy, cancer, cancer treatment, chemotherapy, energy, Nutrition, radiation therapy, side effects cancer, surgery, surgical oncology
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5 Questions to Ask Your Oncologist

November 11, 2014

When diagnosed with cancer, it may be hard to think of questions to ask. UPMC CancerCenter put together a list of five questions to ask your oncologist Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cancer, cancer journey, cancer treatment, chemotherapy, coping with cancer, oncologist, radiation therapy, surgical oncology