Specialty palliative care can improve quality of life for patients with advanced cancers by providing emotional and psychological support and managing physical symptoms that aren’t… Read more
Category: cancer
UPMC Offers Experimental Treatment for Heart Arrhythmia
Millions of Americans suffer from arrhythmia, a condition caused when the heart fails to contract – or beat – at the correct timing. Now, experts… Read more
Donating Stem Cells Saves Lives
Every three minutes, someone is diagnosed with a blood cancer, such as leukemia or lymphoma. For many patients, their best chance at a cure is… Read more
NOW – Episode 46
In its 46th installment, UPMC NOW takes you inside UPMC Hamot as they receive their second Magnet designation, explores how Hillman Cancer Centers bring life-saving… Read more
Third COVID-19 Vaccine Dose Recommended for Immunocompromised People
The FDA and CDC authorized and recommended an additional vaccine dose for people with weakened immune systems. Someone may be immunocompromised if they have certain… Read more