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Article - 4 Minute Read
What Causes Facial Swelling During Cancer Treatment
Facial swelling during cancer treatment can have many causes, some of them serious. Here's what you need to know. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Side Effects of Chemo and How to Manage Them
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
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Article - 5 Minute Read
What Is Oral and Topical Chemotherapy?
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
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Barriers to Care: Addressing Breast Cancer in the LGBTQIA+ Community
LGBTQIA+ breast cancer risk is higher than in straight people, but resources for LGBTQIA+ support are available. Read More
Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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50 Phenoms: How Mother Cindi and Daughter Erica Survived Cancer Together
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
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms
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Lung Cancer Screening for High-Risk Individuals
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, but early detection and treatment can save lives. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Lung Cancer
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Article - 4 Minute Read
A Technology to Assist in Early Lung Cancer Detection
UPMC is using an in-surgery biopsy system to assist in lung cancer detection. Learn how the process works and its benefits to patients. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Lung Cancer
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Should You Exercise During the Weeks and Months You Receive Chemotherapy?
Exercise oncology includes physical activity as a part of cancer treatment. Learn more about the best exercises for cancer patients. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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David’s Complex Thoracic Surgery Story
David was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. Dr. Ryan Levy, chief of thoracic surgery at UPMC Passavant, treated it with a minimally invasive thoracic surgery. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z