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Article - 1 Minute Read
What Is Metastatic Bone Cancer?
The concept of metastatic bone cancer is confusing. How does it differ from bone cancer or is it the same thing? It's actually different. Here's why. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Latest Advancements in the Whipple Procedure for Pancreatic Cancer
The robotic-assisted Whipple procedure is a minimally invasive surgery that most people with pancreatic cancer may be candidates for. Learn more at UPMC. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Pancreatic Cancer
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Understanding the Different Types of Bone Cancer
Bone cancer develops in your bone tissue. Learn more about the different types of bone cancer and signs of the disease, as well as the treatments. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Is There a Connection Between PTSD and Cancer?
PTSD is a condition many people with cancer have to live with in silence. Not much is known about the link, but UPMC is doing more to treat them together. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness
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Article - 4 Minute Read
What You Need to Know About Melanoma
Skin cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in the U.S. each year. Melanoma makes up only 1 percent of skin cancer cases, but causes the most deaths. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Videos
How Pet Therapy Can Make Your Hospital Visit a Little Easier
Find out how your pet can improve your health and how you can bring your furry friend to your next hospital visit at UPMC. Watch Now
Categorized as: Cancer Care
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Video
Cervical Cancer: Advances in Treatment and Prevention
Cervical cancer has become somewhat of a public health crisis in certain underserved communities here in Western Pennsylvania. Watch Now
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Gynecologic Cancer, Women's Health
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Screening and Smoking Cessation Key in the Fight Against Lung Cancer
Low-dose CT scans have been approved as a screening tool for use in smokers and ex-smokers. But quitting smoking is the best way to improve lung health. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Lung Cancer
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Lung Cancer 101: The Facts and Figures You Need to Know
There are two types of lung cancer--small cell and non-small cell--and their treatments differ. Some people may get lung cancer even if they've never smoke Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Lung Cancer