Tag: cancer

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…

Bald Head Maintenance: Protect Your Scalp During Cancer Treatment

uvahealth | 10/1/2019 | General Health

Take care of the skin on your head after you lose your hair to chemo. Check these tips for bald head maintenance to avoid burning or damaging your skin.

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7 Quick Questions with UVA Hematologist Oncologist Indumathy Varadarajan, MD

Holly Cooper Ford | 8/30/2019 | People of UVA, Videos

Indumathy Varadarajan, MD, is a hematologist oncologist at UVA Cancer Center who specializes in caring for patients with a variety of blood cancers.

Cancer Clinical Trials: How to Set the Right Expectations

uvahealth | 8/20/2019 | General Health

The prospect of joining a cancer clinical trial is exciting. How can you evaluate your options while maintaining realistic expectations?

Spotlight on UVA Genetic Counseling: What to Expect

uvahealth | 8/16/2019 | General Health

You can help to identify your likelihood of developing the condition through genetic testing that identifies specific genetic mutations that cause cancer.

Alkaline Water and Cancer: Is There a Link?

uvahealth | 8/14/2019 | Prevention

Lately, there has been talk about the link between alkaline water and cancer, and you may be wondering if you should start adding this type of water to your diet.

Advice on Regaining Your Strength After Chemo

uvahealth | 8/7/2019 | General Health

Regaining your strength after chemo is an essential part of the recovery process. Read on for ways to incorporate strength training into your routine.

Chemo and Sun Sensitivity: How to Protect Your Skin

uvahealth | 7/21/2019 | General Health

While long-term exposure to the sun’s harmful rays can pose health risks, going through chemotherapy can make your skin even more sensitive to the sun.

doctor discussing immunotherapy with patient

How Does Cancer Immunotherapy Work?

uvahealth | 7/19/2019 | General Health

Immunotherapy is an exciting area of cancer research. How does this treatment work and is it right for you?

LGL Leukemia: How does Fatigue Affect your Typical Life?

uvahealth | 7/3/2019 | General Health

If you’ve been diagnosed with LGL leukemia, your symptoms may fall within a wide range, from asymptomatic (no symptoms) to symptoms such as severe fatigue. If you also have rheumatoid arthritis, you may experience joint pain.

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Tag: cancer

Dealing With Cancer and Disappearing Friends

Bald Head Maintenance: Protect Your Scalp During Cancer Treatment

7 Quick Questions with UVA Hematologist Oncologist Indumathy Varadarajan, MD

Cancer Clinical Trials: How to Set the Right Expectations

Spotlight on UVA Genetic Counseling: What to Expect

Alkaline Water and Cancer: Is There a Link?

Advice on Regaining Your Strength After Chemo

Chemo and Sun Sensitivity: How to Protect Your Skin

How Does Cancer Immunotherapy Work?

LGL Leukemia: How does Fatigue Affect your Typical Life?

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