Can chemotherapy cause vision problems? It depends on your type of cancer treatment, but it's possible. Here's how to safeguard against potential issues.
While some LGL leukemia patients lead fairly normal lives, with occasional illnesses, others get recurrent infections that prevent them from working and fun activities.
15 years ago, Lisa Coleman weighed over 300 pounds, and every diet she tried didn't work. She calls bariatric surgery the bravest and hardest decision of her life.
Abby Loden lives in Mississippi and travels to UVA for care. She wrote this post about the challenges and triumphs of living with this rare disease.
LGL leukemia is a rare cancer, with only about 1,000 people diagnosed per year in the U.S. But there are informative and supportive resources available.
TSC causes benign tumors anywhere in the body. Derek Bauer, MD, can empathize with his TSC patients, because he lives with it, too. Read his guest post.
Michael's cystic fibrosis kept him from enjoying childhood, until an organ donor and new lungs changed his life. His father works at UVA and contributed this post.
Almost two dozen eligible patients die each day waiting for the right organ to become available. The only way to overcome the organ shortage is to encourage more people to become organ donors.
Some foods can make you feel worse during cancer treatment. Try to get adequate nutrition during cancer treatment and avoid certain types of food.
Keep these survival tips in mind before heading out on your next outdoor adventure, especially if you plan to be out in a remote area.
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