Search Results for: oncology
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Article - 3 Minute Read
SBRT: Advanced Nonsurgical Treatment for Lung Cancer
Stereotactic body radiation therapy is a breakthrough treatment for people with lung cancer who are not candidates for surgery.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Lung Cancer
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Video
UPMC Life Changers: Deanna Harris Always Wanted to Help Children. She’s Living Out That Goal Through Her Work as a Pediatric Cancer Social Worker.
Deanna Harris, MSW, is a social worker in the Division of Hematology/Oncology at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Learn how she makes a difference.Watch Now
Categorized as: UPMC Stories
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Article - 6 Minute Read
Do People Living with Cancer Benefit from Rehabilitation?
Physical therapy can help improve mobility, reduce pain, increase stamina, and reduce brain fog for people who have been treated with cancer.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Summer Camps for Medically Fragile Children
Kelley Gavel, MS, Certified Child Life Specialist, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh discusses the importance of summer camp and the many options available for children with dealing with medical conditions.Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 4 Minute Read
How Does Chemo Affect Your Skin?
Chemo rash is a rash that develops during cancer treatment. Learn more about how long chemo rash lasts — and what the best treatments are.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Article - 4 Minute Read
LGBTQIA+ and Aging: Living Considerations and More
As people near retirement age, they often start to consider their options for life after work. But members of the LGBTQIA+ community may need some extra considerations.Read More
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Side Effects of Chemo and How to Manage Them
Chemo side effects are common. Here's what you need to know about managing them from the experts at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Barriers to Care: Addressing Breast Cancer in the LGBTQIA+ Community
LGBTQIA+ breast cancer risk is higher than in straight people, but resources for LGBTQIA+ support are available.Read More
Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 6 Minute Read
LGBTQIA+ Health Disparities: How to Close the Gap
LGBTQIA+ health disparities make it harder for LGBTQIA+ people to get medical care, but it is possible to improve health care for LGBTQIA+ people.Read More
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health