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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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