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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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