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.
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UVA Health cancer patient exposed to measles, told her treatment needs to be delayed
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.
Report confirms cancer cases, survival increasing among young American adults
While the rate of cancer among American young adults is up, the overall cancer death rate is on the decline.
UVA Cancer Center first in Virginia to offer new therapy for small cell lung cancer
UVA Cancer Center is the first healthcare provider in Virginia to offer a newly approved immunotherapy to treat small cell lung cancer.
Lions Clubs provide 300 fleece ponchos to UVA Health Children’s cancer patients
Local Lions Clubs presented a $3,000 donation to provide 300 colorful, fuzzy fleece ponchos for children at UVA Health Children’s.
Twila Showalter’s family pledges $1M for new care clinic for cancer patients at Sentara RMH
The Showalter family has pledged a remarkable $1 million to support the new Twila Showalter Supportive Care Clinic at the Sentara RMH.
VCU Health mobile cancer screening at three locations reduces travel burden for patients
A new 50-foot trailer will travel between three VCU Health locations to provide state-of-the-art, rapid scans for cancer screenings.
Donation of blankets will provide ‘a little bit of comfort’ to Sentara RMH cancer patients
A kind donation will make life a little more comfortable for Sentara RMH Hahn Cancer Center patients undergoing treatment.
Charlottesville Radio Group radiothon raises $82K for UVA Health Children’s Week of Giving
The Cares for Kids Radiothon by Charlottesville Radio Group raised $82,091 through five radio stations for UVA Health Children’s.
UVA Cancer Center, community centers partner to take cancer screening to underserved
UVA Cancer Center is partnering with seven Federally Qualified Health Centers to get more Virginians screened for cancer.