In early-stage breast cancer, overtreatment is a big problem. Because it’s unclear whose tumor will stay confined to the breast and whose will spread, the… Read more
Tag: cancer awareness
New Immunotherapy Available at UPMC Hillman Removes all Signs of Cancer in Pittsburgh woman
“It’s a miracle. It’s just a miracle. I don’t know how else to explain it.” That’s how Shari Kienzle describes her life today. Ten months… Read more
UPMC East Cancer Outreach in the Community
UPMC has been providing comprehensive cancer care to the people of Pittsburgh’s eastern suburbs for many years and that care was elevated to new levels… Read more
Colorectal Cancer Awareness: Who Should be Screened?
Colorectal cancer is now the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths, but one of the most preventable. March is designated as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month… Read more
Medicaid Expansion Leads to Increase in Early-Stage Cancer Diagnoses
When Medicaid coverage becomes more widely available through states electing to expand public health insurance to more low-income citizens, more people get access to health… Read more