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What Is Preventive Chemotherapy? How Adjuvant Cancer Care Factors Into Your Treatment

March 27, 2024

Preventive chemotherapy is a type of adjuvant therapy for cancer. Learn more from the experts at UPMC.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z

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How Does Chemo Affect Your Skin?

June 9, 2023

Chemo rash is a rash that develops during cancer treatment. Learn more about how long chemo rash lasts — and what the best treatments are.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z

Tagged with: Discovery
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How Does Chemo Affect Your Mouth?

June 5, 2023

When you have oral mucositis during cancer treatment, it's known as chemo mouth. Learn how to get rid of chemo mouth.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z

Tagged with: Discovery
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Side Effects of Chemo and How to Manage Them

May 24, 2023

Chemo side effects are common. Here's what you need to know about managing them from the experts at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z

Tagged with: Discovery
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What Is Oral and Topical Chemotherapy?

May 23, 2023

Not all chemotherapy drugs are given by infusion. Learn more about oral chemotherapy and topical chemotherapy and whether they're right for you.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z

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Should You Exercise While You’re Receiving Chemotherapy?

February 21, 2023

Exercise oncology includes physical activity as a part of cancer treatment. Learn more about the best exercises for cancer patients.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z

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Cooling Caps in Chemotherapy: Can You Keep Your Hair?

February 6, 2024

Hair loss from cancer treatment is temporary but upsetting. Cooling cap systems can help you keep your hair during chemotherapy.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

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Chemotherapy vs. Immunotherapy: What’s the Difference?

September 13, 2022

There are many treatment options available to cancer patients. Depending on your type of cancer, your oncologist might recommend chemotherapy or immunotherapy.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemoperfusion (HIPEC) Treatment

September 9, 2020

Only a handful of hospitals in the country offer an innovative procedure known as HIPEC to treat rare forms of cancer.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast

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