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UPMC Lung Cancer Experts Answer Your Questions

November 28, 2016

Two UPMC lung cancer experts answered your questions during a live interview. Watch the video to learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Lung Cancer
Tagged with: Cancer Experts, Live Interview, lung cancer, UPMC CancerCenter
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Get a Glimpse of Steelers Breast Cancer Awareness Day

October 11, 2016

Cancer survivors gathered at Heinz Field to raise awareness for the fight against breast cancer. View photos of the event. View Infographic

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: breast cancer awareness, Community Events, Magee Womens Hospital, NFL Pink, Steelers, UPMC CancerCenter
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Avoiding Weight Gain During the Holidays to Help Fight Cancer

December 9, 2014

The holidays are a time when many eat too much unhealthy food. For cancer patients, it is important to maintain a healthy diet to help fight their disease. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, cancer, Christmas, holidays, mushrooms, Nutrition, nutritional services, pumpkin pie, small plate, UPMC CancerCenter, weight gain
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Learn How Yoga Can Help Those Facing Cancer

October 26, 2014

Our experts weigh in on the benefits of yoga for cancer patients and discuss ways it can relieve stress, pain and anxiety. Learn about integrative oncology Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Fitness
Tagged with: cancer, cancer treatment, disease, fatigue, fever, infection, integrative oncology, lymphedema, meditation, pain, q&a, UPMC CancerCenter, yoga, yoga for cancer patients
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Breast Cancer: Am I At Risk?

October 10, 2014

Learn more about the most common risks for developing breast cancer. Learn how genetic testing can may help you determine your chances of developing cancer Learn More

Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Women's Health
Tagged with: American Cancer Society, BRCA, breast cancer, breast cancer risks, carcinoma in situ, genetic testing, Magee-Womens Breast Cancer Program, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, ovarian cancer, UPMC Cancer Genetics Program, UPMC CancerCenter
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Yoga Meditation: Helping Cancer Patients Manage Side Effects

September 25, 2014

Discover how yoga and meditation can help ease symptoms experienced by cancer patients, including anxiety and chronic pain. Discover the benefits of yoga. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: American Cancer Society, anxiety, blood cortisol levels, cancer, conventional cancer treatment, Healthy Body Peaceful Soul, high blood pressure, integrative oncology, Joni Sturgill, meditation, PTSD, UPMC CancerCenter, yoga
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5 Fast Facts About Cancer and the Flu

September 22, 2014

Cancer patients and survivors are more likely to develop complications from the flu. Learn more about when it's safe for a cancer patient to get a flu shot Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cancer, fatigue, fever, flu, flu shots, flu vaccine, flu-like symptoms, headache, oncologist, UPMC CancerCenter, weakened immune system
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Sun Damage: The 5 W’s of UV Exposure

July 23, 2014

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is invisible rays that are part of the energy that comes from the sun. Learn how to prevent exposure of all 3 types of UV rays. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Skin Care
Tagged with: eye damage, Melanoma, premature aging, sunscreen, ultraviolet radiation, UPMC CancerCenter, UV exposure, UVA, UVB, UVC