Patient Stories

Abby Loden and her dog, London, sitting on a couch

Living with NF2: Abby’s Story of Brain Tumors, College & Accessibility Advocacy

uvahealth | 5/14/2019 | Patient Stories

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.

Rebuilding Her Legs & Life: Bone and Tissue Donation Helped Patty Grimm Walk Again

Holly Cooper Ford | 4/26/2019 | Patient Stories

An organ donor gave Patty Grimm her life back, but it wasn’t a heart, liver, kidney or lungs. Find out how a bone and tissue donation made all the difference in her quest to walk again.

The Five Feet Apart Movie: Cystic Fibrosis Facts vs. Romance

Amy Sarah Marshall | 3/14/2019 | Patient Stories

Like others with CF, Michaela Blosser's excited for the Five Feet Apart movie to raise awareness about cystic fibrosis. But will the film's romantic plot get the facts wrong?

Lori Dunn shares her colon cancer experience

Colon Cancer in Young Adults: Lori Dunn’s Story

Elizabeth Timms | 3/13/2019 | Patient Stories

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths because it doesn’t show symptoms until later stages. Lori Dunn was lucky as she is under the recommended screening age. Lori shares her colon cancer journey and why it's important to get screened.

A Life-Changing Cancer Diagnosis: Nancy Whitley’s Story

Erica Gregory | 12/20/2018 | Patient Stories, Videos

When Nancy Whitley received her cancer diagnosis, she was initially only given five years to live. She is now in year eight. Watch her story.

Vitamin D and Cancer: The Connection to LGL Leukemia

uvahealth | 12/6/2018 | General Health, Patient Stories

UVA researchers are finding links between vitamin D and LGL leukemia. The research began at the urging of a patient and was funded through donations to the LGL Leukemia Research Fund, which is supported primarily by patients and other individuals.

A Dementia Caregiver’s Story: Supporting Two Family Members in Cognitive Decline

Holly Cooper Ford | 11/26/2018 | Patient Stories

After many years of caring for her aunt and mother, both diagnosed with dementia, Geneva Alexanderson realizes the importance of making self care a priority.

Life After A Pediatric Brain Tumor: Addie Kingery’s Story

Erica Gregory | 11/20/2018 | Patient Stories, Videos

Addie Kingery was diagnosed with a pediatric brain tumor in her senior year. She developed a unique relationship with her surgeon. Watch her story.

Gamma Knife Surgery: A Patient’s 11-Year Journey to Be Cancer-Free

Erica Gregory | 10/16/2018 | Patient Stories, Videos

Carolyn Blackwell-Stark came to UVA to be treated for melanoma. The cancer eventually spread to her brain. Watch her story about Gamma Knife surgery.

Why Breast Cancer Screening Is Essential: Chris Payne’s Story

Megan Rowe | 10/2/2018 | Patient Stories

At 61, Chris Payne was in good health and had no family history of breast cancer, but she discovered she had two stage 1 tumors. She's made it her mission to encourage screening.

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Patient Stories

Living with NF2: Abby’s Story of Brain Tumors, College & Accessibility Advocacy

Rebuilding Her Legs & Life: Bone and Tissue Donation Helped Patty Grimm Walk Again

The Five Feet Apart Movie: Cystic Fibrosis Facts vs. Romance

Colon Cancer in Young Adults: Lori Dunn’s Story

A Life-Changing Cancer Diagnosis: Nancy Whitley’s Story

Vitamin D and Cancer: The Connection to LGL Leukemia

A Dementia Caregiver’s Story: Supporting Two Family Members in Cognitive Decline

Life After A Pediatric Brain Tumor: Addie Kingery’s Story

Gamma Knife Surgery: A Patient’s 11-Year Journey to Be Cancer-Free

Why Breast Cancer Screening Is Essential: Chris Payne’s Story

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