UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Your Partner for Fighting Cancer in Central Pa.

You don't have to leave Central Pa. to find complete cancer care. UPMC Hillman Cancer Center has the resources you need to fight cancer and get back to the life you love.

NCI – Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is our country’s leading authority on cancer. NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers are an elite group of cancer centers that demonstrate excellence in cancer research, patient care, education, and community outreach.

There are only 57 NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the country.

For patients, receiving treatment at an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center can mean better outcomes. A 2015 study of individuals with newly diagnosed, adult-onset cancer showed that patients who received treatment from a Comprehensive Cancer Center had better outcomes than those treated at cancer centers without this designation.

Here at UPMC Hillman, we offer the latest advances in clinical care, backed by evidence-based research. We remain committed to reducing the burden of cancer in the communities that we serve.

Getting a Second Opinion

A cancer diagnosis can be scary. Whether it's you or a loved one, you need to know your options, ask questions, and make many decisions.

If you get a second opinion, you can be certain that you're on the best treatment path.

Breast Care in Central Pa.

We provide complete care close to home for benign and cancerous breast disease. Our surgeons work with primary care doctors to provide a full spectrum of care — from diagnosis to creating a custom treatment plan.

Learn more about our breast program, providers, and locations in Central Pa.

Complete Approach

At UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, we treat all forms of cancer. We're here to help guide you through:

• Prevention.
• Early detection.
• Diagnosis.
• Treatment.

Our expert team works together to bring a unique, total approach to your cancer diagnosis and treatment. You're not alone in your fight against cancer.

This expert team includes doctors who specialize in:

Clinical Trials

Most advances in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer occur because of research studies called clinical trials.

Clinical trials are vital to both researchers and people who have cancer. We use clinical trials to test new drugs and therapies that treat a wide range of human cancers.

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center offers more than 450 clinical trials.

Learn more and find a trial.

Genetic Cancer Counseling and Testing

We counsel and offer tests to people who may be at an increased risk for cancer.

Learn more the types of counseling and testing that we offer.

Medical Oncology in Central Pa.

The focus of medical oncology is to diagnosis, treat, and prevent cancer. A medical oncologist treats people with cancer with:

• Chemo.
• Hormone and targeted therapy.
• Immunotherapy.

We work with an expert team to create the best treatment plan for you. We'll explain your cancer diagnosis, including the type and stage. We'll also help you manage your cancer symptoms and treatment side effects.

Medical Oncology Locations:

Radiation Oncology in Central Pa.

Radiation oncology, also called radiation therapy, uses x-rays or other high-energy types of radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. UPMC Hillman Cancer Center uses the latest radiation oncology techniques and technologies as part of our complete treatment approach.

Our skilled radiation oncologists use a range of specialized devices and techniques to deliver radiation therapy.

Low-Dose Radiotherapy (LDRT), has a strong anti-inflammatory effect and is an established, standard treatment for inflammatory disorders such as osteoarthritis. The radiation doses used are much lower than those used for treating cancer and treatment can typically be completed in six to eight office visits.

Also effective in treating:

• Medial and lateral epicondylitis
• Plantar fasciitis
• Tendinopathies
• Trochanteric bursitis

We're the largest system accredited by the American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO). This means you'll receive safe, high-quality radiation oncology care at each visit.

Cylinder HDR Brachytherapy Implant for the Cervix or Endometrium

For many women with uterine cancer, radiation treatment is used to reduce the risk after tumor recurrence following surgical removal of the uterus. This is commonly done with a brachytherapy procedure called a vaginal cylinder, wherein a device is inserted to the vagina to deliver radiation directly to the at-risk area. It has greatly reduced side effects, as radiation is delivered inside-out, rather outside-in (external beam). Cylinder High-Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy is currently offered in Central Pa.

Radiation Oncology Locations:

Surgical Oncology in Central Pa.

Because cancer can affect nearly any structure, tissue, or organ in the body, treatment can vary.

For some types of cancer, surgery is the best option. For other cancers, doctors use a mix of treatments, including surgery, to bring about the best outcome.

We offer the latest and most advanced surgical techniques. In many cases, our surgeons helped invent or refine the techniques they do.

When you have cancer surgery with us, you can feel sure that your care is in the best hands.

UPMC Central PA Surgical Oncology now offers a specialized treatment called hepatic arterial infusion (HAI) pump therapy for patients living with either metastatic cancer to the liver or cancers arising in the liver.

Surgical Oncology Locations: