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Bone Marrow Transplants and Sexual Health
A bone marrow transplant can be a lifesaver for someone with cancer. But the side effects can also affect a man's sexual health. Here's what you need to know.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Foods That Fight Cancer
Can what you eat make an impact in dealing with cancer? Lifestyle Dietitian, Angela Zaccagnini, MS, RD from The Wellness and Integrative Oncology Program at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center shares insights from the Cooking for Cancer and Chronic Disease program.Listen Now
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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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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What Is Children’s Interstitial Lung Disease?
Children's interstitial and diffuse lung disease (chILD) is a term for conditions that affect babies, children, adolescents, & teens.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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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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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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Does Vitamin C or Zinc Help Combat the Cold?
The truth is, vitamin C and zinc are not effective in treating a common cold, but there are other benefits from these supplements.Read More
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Health Topics A-Z
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Hepatoblastoma in Children: What You Need to Know
Hepatoblastoma is a rare form of liver cancer that occurs in young children. Treatment has a high success rate.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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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 Equity, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness