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    What Is Bone Cancer?

    August 25, 2022

    Bone cancer begins when cells in the bone start to grow out of control or spread from another site into the bone. Learn the symptoms. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z

    Tagged with: biopsy, bone cancer, chemotherapy, genetics, musculoskeletal oncology, radiation therapy

    Spine X-Ray
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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

    Many people are wondering if they need an additional shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more about COVID-19 vaccine booster shots.
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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

    Learn more about how to prevent cervical cancer
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    Lung Cancer 101: The Facts and Figures You Need to Know

    January 30, 2018

    There are two types of lung cancer--small cell and non-small cell--and their treatments differ. Some people may get lung cancer even if they've never smoke Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Lung Cancer

    Tagged with: chemotherapy, lung cancer, Lung Cancer Center, lung cancers, lung tumors, non-small cell cancers, radiation, Treatment for small cell lung cancer

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    Q&A: Advancements in the Fight Against Lung Cancer

    January 26, 2018

    There are many changes in the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer, including genomic testing, immunotherapy and video-assisted surgeries. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Lung Cancer

    Tagged with: chemotherapy, each person's tumor, lung cancer, Lung Cancer Center, Lung Cancer Center at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, lung cancer treatment, treatment for lung cancer

    Learn more about HPV
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    Massage During Cancer Treatment to Ease Stress

    November 23, 2017

    Find out how getting a massage during cancer treatment can help you physically and mentally during your cancer journey. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: breast cancer, cancer treatment, chemotherapy, massage

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    What Is Hepatocellular Carcinoma? Liver Transplants for Liver Cancer

    November 17, 2017

    If you have hepatocellular carcinoma, is liver transplant an option to treat your liver cancer? Learn more about this type of liver cancer. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

    Categorized as: Liver Transplant, Living and Wellness, Transplant

    Tagged with: chemotherapy, cirrhosis, hepatitis B, radiation therapy

    Liver transplant for liver cancer
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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

    Learn how you can create a cancer care package for your loved one
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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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