Search Results for: oncologist

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  UPMC Radiation Oncologist Advancing Clinical Trials in Immunotherapy Combined with Radiation

  October 28, 2021

  Combining immunotherapy and radiation therapy in certain cancers may lead to better patient outcomes. UPMC is a leader in this research.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

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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 oncologistRead 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

  

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  Don’s Story: How Radiation Therapy Helped Him After Two Prostate Cancer Surgeries

  December 28, 2023

  After two surgeries for prostate cancer, Don underwent radiation therapy at UPMC Passavant–McCandless to kill returning cancer cells.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

  Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z

  Tagged with: Affinity

  

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  Is There a Connection Between Cancer and Kidney Disease?

  December 12, 2023

  Research indicates both that patients with kidney disease are at greater risk of cancer and that patients with cancer are at greater risk of kidney disease.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z

  Tagged with: Discovery, Specialty

  

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  Getting a Second Opinion on Colorectal Cancer

  November 30, 2023

  If you receive a colorectal cancer diagnosis, consider getting a second opinion. It can verify that your diagnosis and treatment plan are correct.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

  Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  50 Phenoms: How Mother Cindi and Daughter Erica Survived Cancer Together

  March 20, 2023

  Erica Nix and her mother Cindi Stephenson both faced cancer at the same time. They supported each other through treatments and survived. Learn their story.Watch Now

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

  Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms

  Tagged with: Affinity, Provider, Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms Season 4

  

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  David’s Complex Thoracic Surgery Story

  February 17, 2023

  David was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. Dr. Ryan Levy treated it with a minimally invasive thoracic surgery.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

  Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z

  Tagged with: Affinity, Provider

  

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  Elaine: Not Your Typical 74-Year-Old

  July 12, 2023

  Staying active is a priority for Elaine Barron, now 74. When she broke her pelvis in 2014 after slipping and falling on ice, a referral brought her to UPMC for physical therapy.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation

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  What Is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?

  October 25, 2022

  Pelvic floor physical therapy seeks to improve function in the abdomen and pelvis. It's a care option for many different people. Learn more about the process.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation

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