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Man who underwent open aortic aneurysm repair happily pets dog in front of building

Striving for Longevity

Jerry Austin chose open aortic aneurysm repair when it was time for treatment. See why he chose this longer-lasting option at UVA Health.

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A breast cancer patient and mother smiles with her husband and toddler next to their newborn in the NICU

Fighting for Two

Having breast cancer during pregnancy could have been tragic. Would Dana's providers be able to save both her & her infant?

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Man smiling at doctor’s office after beating esophageal cancer

Reflux Checkup Saved His Life

Really bad acid reflux (GERD) is one of the main esophageal cancer symptoms. When Ronald's acid reflux got really bad, he got checked for cancer.

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Woman in garden after battling aggressive thyroid cancer

It was Going to Strangle Me

Lorraine was told she had months to live because of aggressive thyroid cancer. But then she came to UVA Health for surgery and a cure.

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News

Newsroom

Posted: October 15, 2024

In Beer Yeast, Scientists See Path to Starving Cancer

The discovery of a surprising way yeast used to brew beer can survive starvation could open the door to new treatments for cancer.

Newsroom

Posted: October 10, 2024

Faulty ‘Fight or Flight’ Drives Deadly C. Difficile

The findings suggest that doctors may be able to save patients from C. difficile – a plague for hospitals and nursing homes – by using drugs to quiet the hyperactive nervous system response.

Newsroom

Posted: October 8, 2024

UVA Health Children’s Named No. 1 Children’s Hospital in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report has named UVA Health Children’s, part of UVA Health, the No. 1 children’s hospital in Virginia for the fourth consecutive year.

Blog & Video Features

Healthy Balance Blog

Women in Medicine Month: A Few Favorites

For Women in Medicine Month, we're showcasing recent blog posts featuring UVA Health women we admire.

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Treating Gynecologic Cancer

September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. See gynecologist Marilyn Huang, MD, discuss gynecologic cancer care at UVA Health.

Healthy Balance Blog

Itchy Skin Rash a Sign of Lymphoma?

A skin rash could be the first sign of skin lymphoma. What to know about itchy skin as a sign of cancer.

UVA Health Youtube

Meet Endocrine Surgeon Anna Fashandi, MD

For Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, see endocrine surgeon Anna Fashandi, MD, talk about treating thyroid and parathyroid patients at UVA Health.