Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC offers several cancer support services to assist patients and their caregivers with coping with a cancer diagnosis.
Last updated: August 2022
- Cancer Genetics Program at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
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The Cancer Genetics Program at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital offers cancer risk assessment and genetic counseling to help determine if someone’s personal or family cancer history is due to an inherited susceptibility.
Call 1-800-454-8156 for more information.
- Center for Counseling and Cancer Support
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The Center for Counseling and Cancer Support at Magee consists of a group of mental health experts that help cancer patients and their loved ones deal with the challenges of living with cancer. The center provides counseling and psychiatric consultations, assessments, and treatments. You can ask your care team for a referral or call for information and to request an appointment.
Call 412-623-5888 to make an appointment or learn more about mental health and support services.
- UPMC Supportive and Palliative Care Program
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The UPMC Supportive and Palliative Care Program providers work closely with the cancer care team to treat physical symptoms such as pain, and to provide individualized care, considering the patient’s emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
Call 412-641-4530 to schedule an appointment.
- Financial Counseling
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Financial counselors are available to help patients with co-pay concerns and insurance questions.
To speak with a financial counselor, call 412-623-5888.
- Billing Information
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If you get a hospital bill and do not understand it or if you believe the information may not be correct call the central billing office.
Call the Central Billing Office at 800-854-1745.
- UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine
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Integrative Medicine is meant to work in conjunction with traditional medicine, providing a more holistic approach to healing — mind, body, and spirit. The UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine provides multidisciplinary holistic care for individuals with pain, physical health, and stress related problems. Services for patients include acupuncture, biofeedback, and massage therapy.
For general information or to schedule an appointment, call 412‑623‑3023.
- Nutrition Services for Cancer Patients
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UPMC offers many options to learn more about nutritional health during cancer treatment. The dietician can help with managing eating problems and symptoms related to surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, such as weight loss and appetite issues or can review and analyze current intake to better formulate eating strategies to meet vitamin and mineral needs through diet.
To contact Cancer Nutrition Services, call 412-641-4820.
- Women's Inclusive Sexual Health Clinic (WISH) at UPMC Magee Women's Hospital
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The Women's Inclusive Sexual Health Clinic (WISH) at UPMC Magee Women's Hospital is available for sexual health concerns due to cancer treatments. The providers in the clinic are trained to address sexual health changes that may occur during and after gynecologic cancer treatment.
Ask a member of your health care team for a referral or call WISH at 412-641-5411.