Second Chances Happen Here at UPMC Hillman
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Why is it important to have an academic research facility like UPMC Hillman in our region?
The advent of effective treatments has transformed advanced melanoma from a formerly lethal illness to a chronic illness for some. However, 50 % of patients will not be cured with standard treatments and need to participate in clinical trials. Further, some of the newer treatments such as cellular therapy require a sophisticated infrastructure and coordination between teams of highly specialized physicians to deliver.
Fortunately, western Pennsylvania residents have access to UPMC Hillman, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center that has a highly productive skin cancer program. Academic medical centers such as UPMC Hillman provide their patients with choices, without which, more patients will die from this disease.
How can people get involved in cancer research?
People can support cancer research by donating money or participating in cancer center fundraising activities. They can also talk to an oncologist about how they can help.
Second Chances Happen Here at UPMC Hillman
UPMC Hillman offers a second opinion service that might make all the difference to you and your family. As the region’ s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, we offer close to 400 innovative clinical trials, medical procedures performed by world-renowned cancer specialists, and a compassionate support system for patients and their families.
If you’ re currently seeing a UPMC cancer doctor, you’ re already receiving this great care. That’ s because our special network of Clinical Pathways means that multiple cancer experts automatically review your treatment plan.
If you see a doctor outside of UPMC, a second opinion by a UPMC Hillman doctor may be a good way to know that you’ re receiving the most appropriate course of treatment and to gain peace of mind.
Call 844-876-2422 or email hillman4you @ upmc. edu to learn more about UPMC Hillman’ s second opinion service and schedule an expedited appointment.
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