Silver Linings: Luca’s Battle With Cancer

In the fall of 2023, Luca was a busy sophomore in high school when he began experiencing pain in his jaw. Luca’s parents, Kara and Dominic, took him to a dentist and oral surgeon, but the specialists were unable to determine the cause of Luca’s pain. Shortly thereafter, Luca noticed strange bruising on his arm. […]
Family and Friends Give in Honor of Devoted Father and Trailblazing Pediatric Oncologist

A dedicated pediatrician serving the greater Pittsburgh community for more than 50 years, Dr. Sal Orlando helped to pioneer patient-centered hematology/oncology treatment at UPMC Children’s.