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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: July 23, 2024

Brain Discovery May Catch Alzheimer’s, Epilepsy In Its Nets

Mysterious net-like structures that surround select neurons in the brain may be the key for better understanding and treating Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, schizophrenia and other neurological disorders, new research suggests.

Newsroom

Posted: July 22, 2024

Precision Medicine Guide to Improve Patient Care

UVA's Stephen S. Rich , PhD, and other top experts have created the first comprehensive guidelines for reporting cutting-edge “precision medicine” research.

Newsroom

Posted: July 18, 2024

Mushroom Gummies Found to Contain Illegal Drugs

Mushroom gummies being sold to promote brain function may contain the illegal hallucinogen psylocibin and other harmful ingredients not listed on the label, UVA Health experts are warning after five people – including a 3-year-old child – were sickened.

Blog & Video Features

Healthy Balance Blog

Glioblastoma Patient's Care Journey

July 17 was Glioblastoma Awareness Day. Here, we revisit Joanne's story of getting treated for this brain cancer at UVA Health.

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Meet Surgical Oncologist Russell Witt, MD

Russell Witt, MD, is a dedicated surgeon and cancer specialist who treats melanoma and soft tissue sarcoma.

Healthy Balance Blog

Top 4 Things to Know About Sarcoma

July is Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month. See who's at risk, common symptoms, and more.

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Early Lung Cancer Detection: Dave's Story

August 1 is World Lung Cancer Day. Here, Dave walks you through his lung cancer journey, from resistance to treatment.