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    Environmental Causes of Cancer: Carcinogens Around You

    March 14, 2017

    The environment is filled with substances that can potentially lead to cancer in humans. Learn more about the environmental causes of cancer. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Cancer Care

    Tagged with: cancer, cancer in the environment, cancer-causing substances, carcinogens

    Learn more about the environmental causes of cancer.
  • Article - 1 Minute Read

    UPMC Susquehanna: Colon Screenings Save Lives

    March 14, 2017

    Learn more about the importance of colon screenings. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Family Health

    Tagged with: cancer, cancer prevention, colon cancer, Colon Screening, gastroenterologist

  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Is It Nasal Cancer or the Common Cold?

    March 2, 2017

    Paranasal sinus and nasal cavity cancer can mimic the common cold in several ways. Learn the difference between nasal cancer and the common cold. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Cancer Care

    Tagged with: cancer, nasal cancer, symptoms of cancer, the common cold

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    Olfactory Neuroblastoma Symptoms, Treatment, and More

    February 23, 2017

    You may not associate your nose with cancer — but a small number of people actually develop a type of nasal cavity cancer called "olfactory neuroblastoma." Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

    Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

    Tagged with: cancer, esthesioneuroblastoma, olfactory neuroblastoma

  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    Can’t Stop: Quitting Smoking After a Cancer Diagnosis

    February 14, 2017

    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

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Cancer Care

    Tagged with: cancer, cancer diagnosis, life after cancer, lung health, quitting tobacco, smoking, smoking cessation, Tobacco

    earn why it's important to quit smoking after cancer.
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Caring for the Caregiver: Tips for Cancer Caregivers

    February 11, 2017

    Although it can be rewarding to aid your loved one back to health, being a caregiver is no easy task and has many ups and downs. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Cancer Care

    Tagged with: cancer, caregiver tips, tips for caregivers

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    UPMC and the National Cancer Institute

    October 5, 2016

    The National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Centers Program is one of the country's premier cancer research programs. Learn More

    Categorized as: Cancer Care

    Tagged with: cancer, cancer care, Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Learn more about the UPMC Hillman CancerCenter
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Coping With Diagnosis: Cancer Grief Support Groups

    October 5, 2016

    Grief is common with a cancer diagnosis. Learn more about what you can expect and where you can find critical grief support resources. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Cancer Care

    Tagged with: cancer, cancer care, cancer diagnosis, Counseling, grief, mental health, support services

    cancer grief support groups
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    War on Cancer: UPMC Joins ‘Moonshot’ Initiative

    June 27, 2016

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center researchers host a summit to discuss cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Cancer Care

    Tagged with: cancer, Events, Hillman Cancer Center, Public Health, UPMC CancerCare

    Learn more about the Moonshot initiative and cancer research in western Pennsylvania
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