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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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What Conditions Does Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Treat?

February 26, 2016

Gamma knife radiosurgery treats cancer, as well as brain and nerve tissue conditions. Learn more about the conditions we treat at UPMC using Gamma Knife. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: acoustic neuroma, arteriovenous malformations, cancer, essential tremor, Gamma knife radiosurgery, medical mondays, meningioma, trigeminal neuralgia, tumor
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Is Pancreatic Cancer Genetic or Hereditary?

December 9, 2015

Our family history plays an important role in our health. Find out how your genes might affect your risk of cancer. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Pancreatic Cancer
Tagged with: cancers, GI cancers, heart disease, pancreatic cancer, pancreatic cancers, tumor
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How the Pituitary Gland Oversees Your Body’s Hormones

October 13, 2015

The pituitary gland sends signals to other glands in your body to stimulate the production of important hormones. Learn more about how it functions. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: ACTH, hormones, Oxytocin, pituitary apoplexy, pituitary gland, pituitary tumor, tumor
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Liver Cancer: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

August 31, 2015

The more you understand about liver cancer, the better prepared you'll be to make informed decisions about your care. Learn about the treatment options. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: abdominal pain, hepatocellular carcinoma, liver cancer, tumor

Why Choose Gamma Knife Over Radiation Therapy and Surgery?

What Conditions Does Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Treat?

Is Pancreatic Cancer Genetic or Hereditary?

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