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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

    Older Black American Woman
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    How the ‘EOS’ Makes Scoliosis Care Easier

    May 15, 2017

    The EOS device at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh monitors children with scoliosis, while delivering far lower doses of radiation than traditional X-rays. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

    Categorized as: Pediatrics

    Tagged with: EOS, radiation, scoliosis, spine scan, x-ray

    The EOS machine is designed to help diagnose scoliosis
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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

    radiation vs chemo
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    Why Choose Gamma Knife Over Radiation Therapy and Surgery?

    February 27, 2016

    You have options in your brain condition treatment. Compare traditional surgery and radiation to Gamma Knife radiosurgery technology. Learn More

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Neurosurgery and Brain Health

    Tagged with: gamma knife technology, medical mondays, radiation, radiation therapy, surgery, surgical oncology, traditional treatments, tumor

    patient discussing gamma knife surgery options
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    Radiosurgery Treatment Options

    February 19, 2016

    Stereotatic radiosurgery treatment technology treats tumors, irregular nerve bundles and malformed blood vessels. Learn about the different treatments. Learn More

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Neurosurgery and Brain Health

    Tagged with: Acoustic neuromas, arteriovenous malformations, brain tumors, cyberknife, essential tremor, gamma knife technology, medical mondays, neurosurgery, Parkinson's disease, radiation, stereotactic radiosurgery, trigeminal neuralgia

    gamma knife radiosurgery treatment options
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    Are Cervical and Ovarian Cancer Treatable?

    January 27, 2016

    Women with cervical cancer and ovarian cancer have many treatment options. Learn more about UPMC's approach to creating a customized treatment plan. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Gynecologic Cancer, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health

    Tagged with: cancer, cancer risks, cervical cancer, disease, ovarian and cervical cancers, ovarian cancer, pap smear, radiation

    cervical ovarian cancer treatment
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    Integrative Oncology: A Holistic Approach to Cancer Care

    September 17, 2015

    Discover how integrative oncology creates a program to treat your cancer, while also improving your quality of life by managing side effects. Learn More

    Categorized as: Cancer Care

    Tagged with: acupuncture, cancer, chemotherapy, complementary therapies, integrative oncology, radiation

    What is integrative oncology? Learn more about integrative oncology
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    Brachytherapy Treatment: What to Expect

    August 19, 2015

    Most patients receive external-beam radiation, which is radiation delivered from a machine outside of the body. Learn about one type, brachytherapy online. Learn More

    Categorized as: Cancer Care

    Tagged with: brachytherapy, cancer, lung cancers, radiation

    brachytherapy
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    Head and Neck Cancer Treatment: New Approaches

    June 20, 2015

    There are multiple treatment options available for patients with head and neck cancer. Find out how we determine the right treatment for you. Learn More

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z

    Tagged with: cancer, chemotherapy, head and neck cancer, head and neck cancer treatment, immune therapy, immunotherapy, medical mondays, radiation, surgery, thyroid cancer, thyroid cancer treatment

    Female Doctor wearing a mask treating patient
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