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Are You a Candidate for Intestinal Transplantation?
With intestinal transplantation, doctors remove diseased intestine and attach healthy donor intestine. Find out more.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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What Are Cytology Tests?
Cytology tests let doctors study individual cells for signs of cancer. Learn more about cytology tests and how they differ from biopsies.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Why High Surgical Oncology Volumes Matter
There is a well-established link between a hospital's and surgeon's surgical volumes and patient outcomes. Learn more from UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Information on Hyperbaric Medicine: Q&A with Julie Bielec, MD
If you have a wound that won't heal, hyperbaric oxygen therapy may be for you. Learn more about how this treatment works.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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What Is Bone Cancer?
Bone cancer begins when cells in the bone start to grow out of control or spread from another site into the bone. Learn the symptoms.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Squamous cell carcinoma is a common skin cancer caused by sun exposure. Left untreated, it can spread to other body parts.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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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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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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What Are Some Different Types of Mental Illness and Disability?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 50% of Americans will be diagnosed with a mental illness.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health