Nancy Davidson, M.D., director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, officially assumed the presidency of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) today at… Read more
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Spreading Awareness: 6 Tips to Prevent Colon Cancer
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, prompting UPMC Presbyterian’s Dr. Jennifer Holder-Murray, assistant professor, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, to offer advice to help reduce… Read more
UPMC Physician Elected American Board of Urology Trustee
Joel Nelson, M.D., chair of the Department of Urology at UPMC, has been elected trustee of the American Board of Urology. His six-year term began in March. Dr.… Read more
Former Cancer Patient Gives Back, Known as Hillman Cancer Center’s ‘Hat Lady’
A Hillman Cancer Center volunteer and former patient, Kathy Dalbo, has made hundreds and hundreds of hats for patients who have lost their hair due… Read more
UPMC Radiation Oncologist Fitting Cancer Patients With Activity Trackers During Treatment
Colin Champ, M.D., pulls a Misfit Shine out of the cabinet above his desk. He’s also wearing one of the watch-shaped activity trackers on his… Read more