UVA Cancer Center
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We are a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center leading in cancer research, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Charlottesville, VA
Joined February 2016
Celebrating THREE YEARS as an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. We serve 3.2 million residents from a large catchment area that includes 87 counties throughout northern, central, southside and southwestern VA as well as eastern West Virginia.
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February is recognized as National Cancer Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the steps individuals can take to reduce their risk of cancer. To learn more about cancer screening at UVA Health visit:
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RT @UVASurgery: This has been a year of major milestones for UVA Surgery. One such case: Dr. Samantha Ruff recently completed the first Hyp…
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Camp Kesem is a nationwide nonprofit organization that provides free, summer camps for children whose lives have been affected by a parent's cancer. Read more here: Registration is now open:
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We're always testing new drugs and methods to improve cancer treatment. Clinical trials give you access to the very latest medicine. UVA was ranked as a top accruing site for combined GOG Partners & NRG trials in the country!
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Thomas P. Loughran Jr., MD, Director of the UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center, was presented with a commemorative gameball by Associate Head Coach @cjonesIV at a recent @UVAWomensHoops game!🏀 Dr. Loughran & his wife, Kenna, love cheering on the Hoos together!
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@samruff_md recently performed @uvahealthnews's 1st Cytoreduction Surgery with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (CRS/HIPEC), a combo used to treat patients with advanced abdominal cancer. Click here to learn more:
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Are you ready to feel empowered through your cancer journey by writing about your experiences and sharing with others? To learn more, email: cancersupportservices@uvahealth.org
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@MedicineUVA recently honored 7 UVACCC researchers with endowed professorships! Congratulations to Drs. Adam Goldfarb, Traci Hedrick, Marilyn Huang, Lu Le, Xin Li, Evan Scott and Lukas Tamm! Click here to learn more:
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RT @uvahealthnews: U.S. soldiers are 10 times more likely to use nicotine pouches that can cause serious health issues than the average Ame…
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Stage 4 pancreatic cancer survivor, Marquita Taylor, PhD, was recently crowned “Ms. Virginia” by the Ms. Black United States pageant. She raises awareness of cancer risk for black women as she runs for “Ms. Black United States.”👑 Click to learn more:
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RT @The_MCSociety: Check out the new book from @The_MCSociety President-Elect Brant Isakson! @conn_pann_fun
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RT @uvahealthnews: 🏅@BeckersHR named @UVACancerCenter to its 2024 list of 100 hospitals and health systems with great oncology programs, de…
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January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month! At UVA Cancer Center, we are dedicated to raising awareness about cervical cancer prevention, early detection, and education.
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Jetze Tepe, PhD, is director of Drug Discovery Services, a shared resource that harnesses technology to assist cancer researchers, creates & enhances small molecules to improve current cancer treatments & build new ones. 💊🔬🧪 Click to learn more:
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Five UVACCC faculty members received awards at @MedicineUVA's 2023-2024 Faculty Awards Ceremony. Congratulations to Drs. Ilya Leventhal, Jianjie Ma, Jason Papin, Chongzhi Zang & Jochen Zimmer, and their fellow honorees! 🎉 Click here to learn more:
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As 2024 concludes, we reflect with gratitude on a year marked by growth, resilience, and significant milestones for our patients, staff, and community. We treated 36,000 patients across 40 states, D.C., and the Virgin Islands.
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Meet Ellie Gorham, & Kirsten Bugden, Regulatory Compliance Managers with the Cancer Center’s Office of Clinical Research. This dynamic duo ensures UVACCC conducts safe & ethical therapeutic clinical trials. Learn more:
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A 10-year trial led by David Schiff, MD, found higher survival rates in patients with grade 2 gliomas – a slow-growing brain tumor – who added the chemotherapy pill temozolomide to radiation treatment. Click here to learn more: #CancerResearch #Glioma
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The Cancer Center recently held its annual Research Retreat– a day dedicated to sharing translational research findings and strengthening UVACCC’s collaborative spirit! Learn more about UVACCC’s research programs:
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