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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, UPMC Stories
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UPMC Hillman Infusion Center Now Available in Hanover
The new UPMC Hanover Infusion Center offers non-radiation cancer treatments. Located at 310 Stock St., Suite 5, in Hanover, the center is affiliated with UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Ken’s Story: How a Colonoscopy Helped Him Beat Cancer
An important tool for preventing cancer is a colonoscopy where a small camera is used to examine the colon. Ken traveled to UPMC Passavant–McCandless for his.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, UPMC Stories
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Greater Access to Cancer Care at UPMC Passavant–Cranberry
The UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC Passavant–Cranberry offers patients who live north of Pittsburgh more access to top specialists.Read More
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Do I Have Low Testosterone?
If you're feeling tired and irritable — and not as interested in sex as you used to be — you may have low testosterone. Get the facts.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Urology
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50 Phenoms: How a Veteran Stayed Strong When Facing Leukemia
Jason Mounts was diagnosed with a type of leukemia in November 2019 but was motivated to survive. Read his story here at UPMC HealthBeat.Watch Now
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms, UPMC Stories
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What Is Acute Myeloid Leukemia?
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a cancer that typically begins in the bone marrow. Learn more, including risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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How Cancer Treatment Can Affect Heart Health
Cancer treatment can cause high blood pressure, heart failure, and arrhythmia. Discover how to prevent heart damage during cancer treatment.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Immune Therapy Using Adoptive Cell Transfer
TIL therapy, a form of adoptive cell transfer, may change the treatment paradigm in hard-to-treat solid cancers. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z