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Article - 4 Minute Read
Get Yourself Checked: Why Colonoscopies are Important
Shashi Kumar, MD, a gastroenterologist at West Mifflin Gastroenterology-UPMC, explains why its important to get a colonoscopy. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Q&A: Bridging Health Inequities With Cancer Screenings, With Dr. Evans
Does race affect cancer outcomes? How did COVID-19 affect cancer care? In this Q&A, Dr. Evans answers these questions and more. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Disparities, Health Topics A-Z
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Sun Safety and the Early Signs of Skin Cancer
Laura Ferris, MD, PhD discusses ways to stay safe in the summer sun and some of the early signs of skin cancer. Listen Now
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 4 Minute Read
The Value of Cancer Care Close to Home
With more than 70 UPMC Hillman Cancer Center locations, you can get world-class cancer care close to your home. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Debunking Scary Myths About Cancer
A cancer diagnosis can be scary. That's why it's important to know the facts and why you shouldn't believe these myths about cancer. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Lung Cancer in Nonsmokers: Know the Risk Factors
Roughly 60% to 70% of never-smokers diagnosed with the disease have a type of non-small cell lung cancer called adenocarcinomas. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Lung Cancer
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Article - 9 Minute Read
Health Disparities Q&A with Madeleine Courtney-Brooks, MD, MPH
Dr. Courtney-Brooks is director of the Magee-Womens Gynecologic Cancer Program of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, caring for women with gynecologic cancers. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Disparities, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Cooling Caps in Chemotherapy: Can You Keep Your Hair?
Hair loss from cancer treatment is temporary but upsetting. Cooling cap systems can help you keep your hair during chemotherapy. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Video
UPMC Life Changers: How Nurse Christie Santure Cares for Caregivers
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center nurse Christie Santure created the "Caring for the Caregiver" program to provide support for the loved ones of cancer patients. Watch Now
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z