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Flu Vaccine and Chemotherapy: Should People With Cancer Be Vaccinated?

January 11, 2019

Can the flu vaccine and chemotherapy be combined? Here's what you need to know about flu prevention and cancer. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Cold and Flu, Health Topics A-Z
Tagged with: cancer, cancer treatment, chemotherapy, flu, influenza, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
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Cervical Cancer: Advances in Treatment and Prevention

February 21, 2018

Cervical cancer has become somewhat of a public health crisis in certain underserved communities here in Western Pennsylvania. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Gynecologic Cancer, Women's Health
Tagged with: cancer, chemotherapy, HPV, human papilloma virus, precancerous condition, prevalent gynecological cancer, Western Pennsylvania
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Lung Cancer 101: The Facts and Figures You Need to Know

January 30, 2018

There are two types of lung cancer--small cell and non-small cell--and their treatments differ. Some people may get lung cancer even if they've never smoke Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Lung Cancer
Tagged with: chemotherapy, lung cancer, Lung Cancer Center, lung cancers, lung tumors, non-small cell cancers, radiation, Treatment for small cell lung cancer
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Q&A: Advancements in the Fight Against Lung Cancer

January 26, 2018

There are many changes in the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer, including genomic testing, immunotherapy and video-assisted surgeries. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Lung Cancer
Tagged with: chemotherapy, each person's tumor, lung cancer, Lung Cancer Center, Lung Cancer Center at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, lung cancer treatment, treatment for lung cancer
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Massage During Cancer Treatment to Ease Stress

November 23, 2017

Find out how getting a massage during cancer treatment can help you physically and mentally during your cancer journey. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: breast cancer, cancer treatment, chemotherapy, massage
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What Is Hepatocellular Carcinoma? Liver Transplants for Liver Cancer

November 17, 2017

If you have hepatocellular carcinoma, is liver transplant an option to treat your liver cancer? Learn more about this type of liver cancer. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Liver Transplant, Living and Wellness, Transplant
Tagged with: chemotherapy, cirrhosis, hepatitis B, radiation therapy
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What to Include in a Cancer Care Package

October 27, 2017

Your loved one with cancer might be feeling scared and alone. Show him or her your support by putting together a chemo care package. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cancer, chemo care package, chemotherapy
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Things To Bring to Chemo: Your Treatment Checklist

October 20, 2017

Any way you look at it, cancer can be scary. Use this list to help you figure what to bring to your first chemo appointment. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cancer, cancer care, chemotherapy, what to bring to chemo
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The Difference Between Chemo and Radiation

July 25, 2016

Chemotherapy and radiation are two common, highly effective cancer treatment options. Learn more about oncology treatment at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: brachytherapy, chemo, chemotherapy, external beam radiation, radiation, radiation therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery