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: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
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
Should Cancer Patients Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
COVID-19 vaccines are currently in short supply, but UPMC cancer experts say it is critical for cancer patients to get immunized when doses become available.… Read more