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  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    What Are the Benefits of Elderberry?

    February 19, 2020

    For centuries, cultures have used elderberries for food and medicine. But what exactly are the benefits of elderberry — and how legitimate are they? Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Nutrition, Women's Health

    Tagged with: benefits of elderberry, cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic disease, common cold, diabetes, elderberry uses, immune systems, inflammation, influenza

    elderberries
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    Cancer Rehabilitation Puts Quality of Life First

    October 14, 2019

    Find out how cancer rehabilitation can help you maintain and restore your quality of life and your ability to perform daily activities. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Centers for Rehab Services

    Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Gynecologic Cancer, Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Prostate Cancer

    Tagged with: cancer, cancer rehab, cancer rehabilitation, physical therapy, rehabilitation

    doctor and elderly cancer patient
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Facts You Need to Know About Prostate Cancer

    May 7, 2019

    Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men, especially for those 65 and older. Learn other important and useful facts about prostate cancer. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Men's Health, Prostate Cancer

    Tagged with: cancer, prostate, prostate cancer, urination

    Learn more about new prostate cancer guidelines.
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    Clyde Peeling Dreamed of Having a Zoo, But Never Dreamed of Having Cancer

    March 18, 2019

    Clyde Peeling dreamed of owning a zoo. He never dreamed he'd get cancer. Now the owner of Reptiland tells his cancer story. Watch Now

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: cancer, non-hodgkin's lymphoma, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Susquehanna

    Clyde Peeling's cancer story
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    UPMC Cardio-Oncology Program Combines Heart Health and Cancer Therapy

    February 20, 2019

    The UPMC Center for Cardio-Oncology will proactively maintain your heart health before, during, and after cancer treatment to mitigate risks from therapy. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: cancer, cancer side effects, cancer treatment, cardiovascular disease, heart disease, Heart Health, oncology, treatment side effects

    UPMC Cardio-Oncology
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    Flu Vaccine and Chemotherapy: Should People With Cancer Be Vaccinated?

    January 11, 2019

    Can the flu vaccine and chemotherapy be combined? Here's what you need to know about flu prevention and cancer. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Cold and Flu, Health Topics A-Z

    Tagged with: cancer, cancer treatment, chemotherapy, flu, influenza, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Many people are wondering if they need an additional shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more about COVID-19 vaccine booster shots.
  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    Q&A: What Is the Importance of Cancer Screenings?

    May 11, 2018

    Getting cancer screenings plays an important role in reducing your future risk of cancer, with a focus on early detection and treatment. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness, Nutrition

    Tagged with: cancer, cancer screening, mammogram, Melanoma

    Learn about the importance of cancer screenings
  • Article - 4 Minute Read

    Is There a Connection Between PTSD and Cancer?

    March 15, 2018

    PTSD is a condition many people with cancer have to live with in silence. Not much is known about the link, but UPMC is doing more to treat them together. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: cancer, depression, mental illness, PTSD

    The connection between PTSD and cancer
  • Video

    Cervical Cancer: Advances in Treatment and Prevention

    February 21, 2018

    Cervical cancer has become somewhat of a public health crisis in certain underserved communities here in Western Pennsylvania. Watch Now

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Gynecologic Cancer, Women's Health

    Tagged with: cancer, chemotherapy, HPV, human papilloma virus, precancerous condition, prevalent gynecological cancer, Western Pennsylvania

    Learn more about how to prevent cervical cancer
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