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A cancer diagnosis, or even the risk of cancer, can make you and your family feel afraid. The future seems dark. The present is stressful and overwhelming.
At UVA Cancer Center, you'll find the latest in research-basedtreatment options. You can feel safe knowing that you have top experts on your side, for every step of your journey.
Why UVA Health for Cancer Treatment
With state-of-the-art care throughout Virginia, UVA Health gives you access to in-depth cancer treatment.
- We have Virginia's first Comprehensive Cancer Center designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
- We take a team approach in which doctors work across specialties to offer you a personalized treatment plan.
- We offer access to clinical trials, including early-phase trials, available nowhere else in the region.
- Our genetic counselors guide you, your family, and your doctors to a plan of care that's right for you.
- Our social workers, nutritionists, rehabilitation specialists, and palliative care experts help you take care of your body during your cancer journey.
- You have options for where to get your cancer care. In addition to Charlottesville, you can access care in Augusta, Culpeper, Pantops, and other locations throughout Central Virginia.
A Recognized Leader in Cancer Care
As a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, we're leaders in cancer treatments and research. Only elite cancer programs in the U.S. have received this recognition, and we have the first one located in Virginia. We stay ahead of the curve in cancer research, prevention, detection, and treatment. See what being a Comprehensive Cancer Center means for you.
U.S. News & World Report has named our cancer services as“high performing.” This puts us in the top 10% of the country. Our lung cancer surgery, colon cancer surgery, and ovarian cancer surgery procedures are also ranked as “high performing.”We're also theonly cancer center in Virginialisted in Becker’s 100 hospitals and health systems with great oncology programs.
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Outreach to the Community
Community collaborations addresshealth disparities and barriers to care through patient advisory groups and public programs. Our population health projectstarget high rates of lung, cervical, and colon cancerin Appalachia.
Teaching the Next Generation
The UVA School of Medicine offers fellowships in blood cancers,immunology, and more. Graduates leave UVA with a respect for both fundamental and clinical research. They know how lab work translates into patient care and prevention.
Top-Ranked Cancer Care
Our cancer care ranks among the best in the country. In fact, U.S. News & World Report voted out cancer services as "high-performing."
Outreach & Events
Through events and public programs, wework with schools andcivic groupstoteach essential cancer prevention.
For Researchers
We performmore than $55 million in funded research each year, from basic discovery to translational research to clinical trials and population health.
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Refer a Patient
Referring your patients to the experts atUVA means connecting them to the latest care as youstay informed along the way.
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Treating Your Cancer. Caring for You.
We commit to treating the whole person, not just the disease. Your healing requires emotional support at every stage of your journey. Dedicated to equity, we work to make sure treatment matches your personal values and goals.
A Team Approach
We treat the whole patient and that requires a whole team. That's why we have social workers, nutritionists, and genetics counselors active in your journey. Caregivers, families, and survivors all receive wrap-around support.
ConvenientLocations
You have options for where to get your cancer care.You can visit the Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center in Charlottesville. You can also access care in other locations throughout Central Virginia, including clinics in Fishersville, Culpeper and Pantops. Talk to your provider about finding care that's close to you.
Support for Mind, Body, & Spirit
You don't have to go it alone. Our palliative care experts can help you manage painfulside effects. Massage, yoga, and mindfulness programs attend to you as a whole person. We strive to make you and your caregivers ascomfortable and informed as possible with our cancer support services.
Cancer-Focused Urgent Care:Avoid the ER
We want to help you avoid unnecessary visits to the emergency department or hospital. Cancer patients can visit the Oncology Urgent Care Clinic with urgent or same-day medical care needs. Get evaluation, lab work, and treatment. Located in the Infusion Center at theEmily Couric Clinical Cancer Carebuilding.
Warm & Restful Spaces
A rooftop garden, windows full of light: We've designed the Emily Couric Cancer Care building to promote healing. The Infusion Center offers comfortable chairs andblanketsthat help you relax. And the Breast Care Center on Pantops has a spa-like atmosphere meant to calm and encourage.
Getting Started as a Patient
Whether you're coming for a screening, your first appointment, or for a second opinion, we're here to help. Find out what you need to get started, what to bring with you, and how to get around.
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Find Treatments & Care for:
- Blood cancers
- Blood disorders
- Bone cancer
- Brain cancer
- Breast cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Colorectal cancer
- Endocrine cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Gastrointestinal cancer
- Gynecologic cancer
- Head and neck cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Liver cancer
- Lung cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Pediatric cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Sarcoma (soft tissue tumors)
- Skin cancer
- Urologic cancer
Help Us Stop Cancer in its Tracks
At UVA Cancer Center, we’re not just caring for patients with the advanced treatments we have today. We’re continuing to push for what can be — asking the tough questions and pioneering advances that will one day stop cancer in its tracks. You can help us get there.
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