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    How To Support A Family Member With A Concussion

    March 21, 2016

    When a loved one experiences a concussion, sometimes the recovery process can be difficult. A supportive family can make recovery easier. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: concussion, family, support

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    Is Pancreatic Cancer Hereditary?

    April 21, 2015

    If a parent had pancreatic cancer, will you develop the disease too? Find out if pancreatic cancer is hereditary & how genetic counseling may help Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Pancreatic Cancer

    Tagged with: cancer screening, family, genetic, genetic screening, genetic testing, hereditary, medical mondays, obesity, pancreatic cancer, risk, smoker

    pancreatic cancer genetics
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    5 Guidelines for Talking to Your Kids About Cancer

    January 15, 2015

    Dealing with a cancer diagnosis is never easy, especially when you have a family to care for. Find tips for explaining your condition to your children. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Cancer Care

    Tagged with: cancer, cancer support, child care, coping with cancer, disease, family, UPMC CancerCenter behavioral medicine

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    6 New Years Resolutions to Make as a Family

    January 7, 2015

    Make your New Years resolutions with your family and get back on the path to a healthy lifestyle. Find 6 ideas for family-oriented resolutions. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Family Health, Fitness, Living and Wellness, Nutrition

    Tagged with: family, gardening, Health, healthy, resolutions, school lunches

    Learn about making a new year's resolution as a family.

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