UVA School of Medicine study: Tampons show promise in ovarian cancer screening
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A pilot study led by a University of Virginia School of Medicine researcher suggests that tampons could help detect ovarian cancer.
Search Results for cancer
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Can playing on artificial turf cause cancer?
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Just when you thought it was safe to play soccer on that brand new synthetic turf field, it may be time to think again. Those little black dirt-like granules that fill up the space between synthetic blades of grass and make up some 90 percent of today’s artificial turf fields are actually ground-up car and truck tires. As such they contain a host of potentially noxious chemicals that can lead to a wide range of health problems.
Longwood cross country coach leaves cancer in her wake in pursuit of triathlon glory
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Longwood cross country coach Catherine Hanson is a triathlon minimalist and proud of it. Where others wear wetsuits, Hanson wears her singlet.
Battling breast cancer: UVA pioneers image-guided, high-dose approach
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An experimental approach to treating breast cancer being tested at the University of Virginia Health System allows doctors to administer significantly higher doses of cancer-killing radiation where it’s needed.
VCU Medical Center earns designation as a Lung Cancer Screening Center
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Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center has been designated as a Lung Cancer Screening Center by the American College of Radiology, becoming one of the first in the state to earn the designation.
Augusta Health Cancer Services Bridge Fund: One man’s story
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While cancer patients do need excellent clinical care, compassion and understanding—they may also need personalized help or assistance with anything that is a barrier to that care.
Cancer patients will get help because of 20th anniversary event at Augusta Health
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In celebration of the Augusta Health’s 20th anniversary, the Augusta Health Foundation will host a special celebration of this momentous occasion while also benefitting cancer patients in need.
Augusta Health Cancer Center re-accredited by National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers
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Augusta Health Cancer Center’s Breast Program has been granted a full three-year accreditation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program administered by the American College of Surgeons.
UVA Cancer Center earns national honor for quality care
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Becker’s Hospital Review has named the University of Virginia Cancer Center at UVA Medical Center to its 2014 list of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs.
Blues for a Cure to benefit pancreatic cancer research at UVA
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The Sedalia Blues Society and Central Virginia Blues Society are hosting an evening of blues and roots music Sunday to support pancreatic cancer research at the UVA School of Medicine. The acoustic blues review will feature jump blues, country blues, Piedmont blues, Delta blues, North Mississippi blues and other varieties.
