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Almost everyone experiences a sore throat, cough or hoarseness once in awhile. But with head and neck cancer, these symptoms linger and don't respond to treatments.
Carol Chisholm was diagnosed with rectal cancer eight years ago and had surgery at UVA. She's adjusted to life with a colostomy and now volunteers her time counseling others in this situation.
Medical debt after death from cancer is scary but a reality. There are ways to handle this process without interrupting your grief.
A shocking finding on the immune system, FDA approval of an important minimally invasive treatment for essential tremor, a cancer molecule that might aid in fighting pneumonia, and a federal grant to fight the opioid epidemic: July was an important month for UVA Health System.
Dealing with cancer is hard on you and those around you. Cancer and divorce don’t necessarily correlate, but it can feel like the disease brought about the end. If you’re dealing with divorce during cancer treatment, you have a whole new layer of challenges. Cancer tends to intensify problems already…
If your brother or sister has cancer, stay as close and connected as you can. Both of you will remain eternally grateful for your strength.
Chemo rash is temporary and usually clears up quickly after chemotherapy treatment has ended. These tips can help alleviate the irritation.
If your loved one or friend is going to chemotherapy treatments, it’s helpful to volunteer to accompany him or her to the visit. You can simply offer to drive to and from the appointment, or you can make chemo a bit more tolerable for your friend. To best equip you…
Exciting new findings from UVA researchers include a possible antidote to radiation exposure, a better understanding of cancerous tumors and life-saving research about C. difficile infection
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