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The Difference Between Chemo and Radiation

July 25, 2016

Chemotherapy and radiation are two common, highly effective cancer treatment options. Learn more about oncology treatment at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
Tagged with: brachytherapy, chemo, chemotherapy, external beam radiation, radiation, radiation therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery
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Low Blood Platelet Count: What Does it Mean?

January 17, 2016

Learn everything you need to know about low platelet counts, causes, and symptoms. Living with the disease is easier when you know how to properly manage it. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cancer treatment, chemotherapy, platelets
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What Is Leukemia? Facts About Blood Cancer

October 7, 2015

Leukemia is a type of blood cancer that affects people of all ages. Learn more about the signs and symptoms, as well as treatment from UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: blood, chemotherapy, leukemia
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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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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
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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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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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Medical Mondays: Breast Cancer

March 30, 2015

Read articles from the breast cancer edition of Medical Mondays including coping with chemotherapy, managing lymphedema, and understanding bone marrow. Learn More

Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care
Tagged with: bone marrow, breast cancer, breast cancer recovery, breast cancer surgery, breast cancer treatment, chemo, chemotherapy, lymphedema, medical mondays