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Immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) is a bleeding disorder that reduces the number of platelets in your blood. Platelets are small cells in your blood that stick together to form blood clots. These clots help stop bleeding. Without enough platelets, you can bruise bruise or bleed from even minor injuries.

There's two types of ITP:

• Acute ITP lasts less than six months and usually occurs in children

• Chronic ITP lasts longer than six months and usually occurs in adults

Hemophilia treatment is complicated. And, as you get older, you'll also face other health issues. Managing your hemophilia requires knowledge and experience that’s not easy to find.

At UVA, you’ll find a personalized approach to your care based on decades of experience. You’ll get the support you need to maximize your life.

A blood disorder, von Willebrand disease (vWD) is inherited from your parents. You inherit mutated genes that damage a protein in your blood. This protein helps clot blood when you get injured. Without enough of this protein, or if it's not working well, you have bleeding problems. Your blood doesn't clot, and the bleeding doesn't stop.

Treating von Willebrand Disease at UVA Health

At UVA Health, we're experts in treating all kinds of blood disorders. You'll find a team dedicated to helping you manage your condition.

Thalassemia is a blood disorder that runs in families. It can leave you tired all the time. We're here to help.

Thalassemia Treatment at UVA Health

At UVA Health, you'll find experts who specialize in treating this condition. These experts are known as hematology/oncologists.

If you have a severe form that causes anemia, you'll find all the treatment options at UVA Health. These include:

Blood Transfusions

Blood transfusions help provide healthy new red blood cells.

Polycythemia vera occurs when the bone marrow produces too many blood cells, especially red blood cells. This thickens your blood. The result: blood clots and a higher risk of stroke or heart attack. This condition can also lead to:

If you're facing breast cancer, you may need a mastectomy. This is a surgery to remove breast tissue. At UVA Health, you'll find surgeons who are experts in the different types. These include:

Facing breast cancer is scary. You may be worried about losing your breast. But treatment has come a long way. And at UVA Health, you'll find experts who specialize in lumpectomy and other types of breast-conserving surgery. They have the expertise to know if you're a good candidate for this type of therapy.

Why UVA Health for Breast Cancer Surgery?

At UVA Health, you'll find a Breast Care Center of Excellence, designated by the American College of Radiology and accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. 

Radiation therapy is a cancer treatment that uses high-energy X-ray or particles to destroy cancer cells. At UVA Cancer Center, radiation therapy is used in many different situations for the treatment of breast cancer patients.