Search Results for: oncologist
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A Lifesaver: Exceptional Cancer Care in Altoona
Claysburg resident Kirk Roudabush figures he owes his life to a rogue honeybee and the expert cancer care he received at UPMC Altoona. Learn more about his cancer story.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Q&A: What Is the Importance of Cancer Screenings?
Getting cancer screenings plays an important role in reducing your future risk of cancer, with a focus on early detection and treatment.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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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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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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Q&A: Advancements in the Fight Against Lung Cancer
There are many changes in the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer, including genomic testing, immunotherapy and video-assisted surgeries.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Lung Cancer
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Massage During Cancer Treatment to Ease Stress
Find out how getting a massage during cancer treatment can help you physically and mentally during your cancer journey.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness
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Things To Bring to Chemo: Your Treatment Checklist
Any way you look at it, cancer can be scary. Use this list to help you figure what to bring to your first chemo appointment.Watch Now
Categorized as: Cancer Care
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Get to Know Dr. Jennifer Steiman of UPMC East and Magee-Womens Hospital
Meet Jennifer Steiman, MD, a breast cancer surgeon who will soon join the staff at UPMC. Learn more about Dr. Steiman's background.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Women's Health
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Can’t Stop: Quitting Smoking After a Cancer Diagnosis
Lighting up — even after a diagnosis of cancer — is more common than you might think. Learn why it's important to quit smoking after cancer.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care