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At What Age Should I Get My First Mammogram?

November 10, 2015

Learn the recommended age to get a year mammogram, as well as the risk and benefits of breast cancer screening. Learn More

Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z

Tagged with: American Cancer Society, breast cancer, cancer, mammogram, mammography, MRI

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What Is 3D Mammography?

November 8, 2015

3D mammography may offer more diagnostic accuracy and screening for breast cancer than traditional mammograms. Learn more about this technology. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Women's Health

Tagged with: 3d mammography, American Cancer Society, breast cancer, cancer screening, mammogram, mammography, MRI, tomosynthesis, x-ray

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Support Services for Cancer Patients

February 16, 2015

Cancer patients and caregivers may need extra help navigating through their journey. Support groups are highly encouraged and proven to be beneficial. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Categorized as: Cancer Care

Tagged with: American Cancer Society, breast cancer, cancer, LiveWell Survivorship, prostate cancer, support groups

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Cervical Cancer Screenings: Should You Get a Pap Smear?

January 28, 2015

Learn how a Pap smear detects cervical cancer in this infographic. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Women's Health

Tagged with: American Cancer Society, cancer awareness, cervical cancer, gynecologic cancer, infographic, pap smear, pap smear test

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Breast Self-Awareness: What Women Should Know

October 24, 2014

Statistics show that one in eight women can expect to be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Know the symptoms. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Women's Health

Tagged with: American Cancer Society, breast cancer, breast cancer awareness month, breast cancer risk, breast cancer symptoms, breast self-awareness, diagnosed breast cancers, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, Magee-Womens Imaging Services, mammogram

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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