Health expert: Limit sun exposure during midday to help prevent skin cancer
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When you work or play outside, it’s important to limit sun exposure, according to an expert from the Central Shenandoah Health District.
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In memoriam: UVA Basketball alum Andy Burns loses battle with cancer
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I just learned today that 2010 UVA alum Andy Burns, who was a member of the basketball team for two of his years on Grounds, passed away on June 18, a year into his battle with stage IV metastatic melanoma.
Update: Cancer patient exposed to measles at UVA back on track for treatments
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An AFP reader with stage 4 colorectal cancer who was exposed to the measles virus after being admitted to the emergency department at UVA Health University Medical Center last week will be able to continue her chemotherapy treatments.
UVA Health cancer patient exposed to measles, told her treatment needs to be delayed
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An AFP reader with stage 4 colorectal cancer was told she was exposed to the measles virus after being admitted to the emergency department at UVA Health University Medical Center to be treated for pneumonia last week.
Gerry Connolly announces return of cancer, plans to step down at end of term
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Gerry Connolly wrote on social media on Monday that he has been diagnosed again with esophageal cancer.
Crimora Players: Show to benefit Harriston woman battling breast cancer
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The Crimora Players will present “The Dearly Undeparted” by Michael Soetaert the weekend after Valentine’s Day.
Legislation would expand benefits to first responders with service-related cancers
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Lawmakers in the U.S. Senate have introduced legislation to expand access to federal support for the families of firefighters and other first responders who die or become permanently disabled from service-related cancers.
UVA Cancer Center named to Becker’s list of top oncology programs
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Becker’s Hospital Review has named UVA Cancer Center to its 2024 list of 100 hospitals and health systems with great oncology programs.
‘Alice’ TV star Linda Lavin, William & Mary alum, dies at 87 from lung cancer
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Broadway actress and CBS sitcom “Alice” star Linda Lavin died Sunday at age 67 from complications of lung cancer.
VCU receives $9M grant to establish Cancer Control Equity Research Center
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VCU has been awarded a five-year, $9 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to establish a Cancer Control Equity Research Center.
