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Article - 3 Minute Read
What Is Surgical Oncology?
Surgical oncology means addressing cancer with surgery at nearly any stage in the cancer journey. Learn more about the types of surgery for caner. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: The Importance of Cancer Care During COVID-19
Dr. Rushir Choksi from UPMC Hillman Cancer Center explains why it’s important to continue cancer care and screenings during the pandemic. Watch Now
Categorized as: Cancer Care, COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Caring for the Hearts of Cancer Patients
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute are teaming up for an innovative new program to provide cardiovascular care to people throughout their cancer journey. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 9 Minute Read
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Managing Prostate Cancer
Dr. Joel Nelson discusses new approaches in caring for prostate cancer as well as symptoms that could indicate kidney or bladder cancer. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Prostate Cancer, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast, Urology
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Prophylactic Mastectomy: Reducing Your Risk of Breast Cancer
One option for patients who are found to have a BRCA gene mutation is a prophylactic mastectomy. The procedure is aimed to reduce your risk of developing breast cancer. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Women's Health
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Podcast: Staying Driven Through Diseases
Ann Marie Tarasovitch began experiencing health problems in her mid-40s and ended up with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, an incurable condition. A few years later came another major challenge: breast cancer. Ann Marie used both conditions as motivation, challenging herself to live for the moment. Hear her story in the latest episode of the “Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms” podcast. Watch Now
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Challenges Accepted: Physical Activity Helps Erie Mom After MS, Cancer Diagnoses
Ann Marie Tarasovitch was living a healthy life in her 40s when she began experiencing some medical problems. Learn more. Watch Now
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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‘Today, I Can Run’: MS, Breast Cancer Can’t Keep Mom From Moving
Ann Marie survived the breast cancer and manages her multiple sclerosis not only with medication but with another important treatment: exercise. Learn more about her story. Watch Now
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Top Foods That May Increase Risk of Cancer
The foods we eat can affect our risk for illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, and even cancer. Learn more from the experts at UPMC. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z