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Video Series: What to Expect from Radiation Therapy Treatment
Radiation therapy for cancer treatment can be intimidating. Watch these videos to find out what to expect from radiation therapy.Learn More
Categorized as: Cancer Care
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Receiving Your Radiation Treatment
On the day of your radiation treatment, you should plan to arrive 15 minutes early so you can get changed and be ready for the treatment. Learn more.Watch Now
Categorized as: Cancer Care
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Radiation Therapy Follow-Up Appointment
When your radiation therapy is complete, you will be given a follow-up appointment and discharge information. Learn about your radiation oncology team.Learn More
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Radiation Treatment through Syed or Y-Applicator
What to expect from your Radiation Treatment through Syed or Y-Applicator? If you will receive High Dose Brachytherapy using the Syed or Y applicator, you.Learn More
Categorized as: Cancer Care
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Your First Visit to a UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Radiation Oncology Site
What do you need to bring to UPMC Hillman Cancer Center? What should you expect from your first visit? Watch this brief video to find answers to your questions.Learn More
Categorized as: Cancer Care
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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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How Can Speech Therapy Help People with Head and Neck Cancer?
What's speech therapy for people with head and neck cancer? Learn how speech therapy after cancer can help with swallowing and communication.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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What Is Preventive Chemotherapy? How Adjuvant Cancer Care Factors Into Your Treatment
Preventive chemotherapy is a type of adjuvant therapy for cancer. Learn more from the experts at UPMC.Read More
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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