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Why I Stay: A Nurse’s Experience Taking Care of Coronavirus Patients

uvahealth | 5/21/2020 | People of UVA

Registered nurse Meredith Farmer contributed this post. She works on UVA Medical Center’s general medicine unit and has been caring for patients with coronavirus.

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Coronavirus Prevention Myths: No, You Shouldn’t Coat Your Body in Hand Sanitizer

uvahealth | 3/19/2020 | General Health

Researchers are working on coronavirus vaccines and treatments. In the meantime, don’t believe everything you read on the internet. Let’s take a look at some of the rumors.

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“I am Not Breast Cancer:” A Patient’s Reality vs. Breast Cancer Marketing

uvahealth | 12/13/2019 | Patient Stories

Krista was diagnosed with a fast-growing breast cancer last year. She realized that, for better and for worse, breast cancer gets a ton of attention, and its portrayal doesn't always affect reality. Read her story.

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Infographic: Need a Reason to Quit Smoking?

uvahealth | 11/25/2019 | Prevention, Videos

Need a reason to quit smoking? Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death. Here are seven health benefits you'll enjoy.

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HIV and Cancer Treatment: What Are Your Options?

uvahealth | 10/8/2019 | General Health

Since HIV and cancer treatment may both weaken your immune system, how does that affect your plan? Here's what you need to know.

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LGL Leukemia Treatment Options (Past, Present, and Future)

uvahealth | 10/1/2019 | General Health

Each year, only about a thousand people are diagnosed with large granular lymphocyte leukemia…

Dealing With Cancer and Disappearing Friends

uvahealth | 10/1/2019 | General Health

While dealing with cancer treatment, you may find yourself contending with an unexpected side effect: disappearing friendships or otherwise changing relationships. You finally worked up the courage to tell your friends, and maybe even post on Facebook about your…

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Author: uvahealth

Posts by uvahealth

Why I Stay: A Nurse’s Experience Taking Care of Coronavirus Patients

Coronavirus Prevention Myths: No, You Shouldn’t Coat Your Body in Hand Sanitizer

“I am Not Breast Cancer:” A Patient’s Reality vs. Breast Cancer Marketing

Infographic: Need a Reason to Quit Smoking?

HIV and Cancer Treatment: What Are Your Options?

LGL Leukemia Treatment Options (Past, Present, and Future)

Dealing With Cancer and Disappearing Friends

Bald Head Maintenance: Protect Your Scalp During Cancer Treatment

Cancer Clinical Trials: How to Set the Right Expectations

Spotlight on UVA Genetic Counseling: What to Expect

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