Sunday marks National Cancer Survivors Day, a day set aside to celebrate those who have survived cancer and offer support to those who have been… Read more
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In the News: What is the BRCA gene?
Actress Angelina Jolie announced today that she had a double mastectomy after finding out she had a BRCA1 gene mutation which put her at a… Read more
Mother’s Day: Honoring Moms in the Fight Against Cancer
UPMC CancerCenter asked staff to submit stories about what they learned from their mother’s battle with cancer. Here are some of the stories and photos… Read more
UPMC CancerCenter in The Fight Against Rare Brain Cancer
Patrick Jackson first found out about the tumors on his spinal cord and brain while studying abroad in Korea in March 2010. He came home… Read more
Women with Ovarian, Cervical Cancers Should Seek Experienced Oncologists and Medical Centers
Two new studies presented this week at the Society of Gynecologic Oncology’s annual meeting in Los Angeles stress the importance of gynecologic oncology patients choosing… Read more