Search Results for: biopsy
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What to Expect From an Oral Biopsy
An oral biopsy is the primary way to determine whether a suspicious lesion or mass in your mouth or throat is oral cancer. Here's what you need to know.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Liquid Biopsy: Technology Uses Blood Test to Detect Cancer
Liquid biopsy is an all-encompassing term for the materials that can be found in the blood. Learn about this emerging technology.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care
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Endoscopy vs. Colonoscopy: What Is the Difference?
Understand the difference between endoscopy and colonoscopy, including preparation, processes, and how they aid in managing upper and lower GI tract conditions.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Mark’s Story: Treating Prostate Cancer with Robotic Surgery
As a retired funeral director with a family history of cancer, Mark Razanauskas has a unique perspective on life and death. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Understanding Your Colonoscopy Results
You might have to wait a few days or weeks to get your colonoscopy results. Learn what happens after a colonoscopy and how to understand your results.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Lung Cancer in the LGBTQIA+ Community
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, responsible for one in five cancer deaths. However, some people have a higher risk of lung cancer than others.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Lung Cancer
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Don’s Story: How Radiation Therapy Helped Him After Two Prostate Cancer Surgeries
After two surgeries for prostate cancer, Don underwent radiation therapy at UPMC Passavant–McCandless to kill returning cancer cells.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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How Serious Is a Tumor on the Adrenal Gland?
Learn about adrenal tumors how they vary in type, size, and in the severity of problems they can cause from UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Urology
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Getting a Second Opinion on Colorectal Cancer
If you receive a colorectal cancer diagnosis, consider getting a second opinion. It can verify that your diagnosis and treatment plan are correct.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z