Search Results for: radiation

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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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  Symptoms of Radiation and How to Manage Them

  June 8, 2023

  You may experience side effects after radiation treatment for cancer. Learn more about symptoms of radiation and how to manage them.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

  Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  Osteoradionecrosis and Soft Tissue Radionecrosis Injuries After Radiation Treatment

  March 1, 2023

  Osteoradionecrosis and soft tissue radionecrosis is the death of bone or soft tissue after radiation exposure. Learn more from UPMC.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Consideration, Provider

  

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• Article - 4 Minute Read

  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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  What You Should Know About Radiation Oncology

  February 4, 2021

  Dr. Clump, a radiation oncologist with UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, answers some of the most common questions about radiation oncology.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

  Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z

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  UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: The Role of Radiation in Your Cancer Care

  August 10, 2020

  Dr. Andy Clump from the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center explains how radiation could be used in your cancer care as well as new advances in the treatment of patients with head and neck cancers.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

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

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  5 Things to Expect from External-Beam Radiation Therapy

  September 11, 2018

  Your doctor may prescribe external-beam radiation therapy to treat your cancer. Here are five things you can expect during your visits as you begin treatment with external beam radiation.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

  Categorized as: Cancer Care

  Tagged with: external-beam radiation therapy, radiation oncology, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

  

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  The Difference Between Chemo and Radiation

  April 11, 2023

  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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  Why Choose Gamma Knife Over Radiation Therapy and Surgery?

  February 27, 2016

  You have options in your brain condition treatment. Compare traditional surgery and radiation to Gamma Knife radiosurgery technology.Learn More

  Categorized as: Cancer Care, Neurosurgery and Brain Health

  Tagged with: gamma knife technology, medical mondays, radiation, radiation therapy, surgery, surgical oncology, traditional treatments, tumor