UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center

In a nationally published article, our RN Care Coordinator and doctoral candidate Irene Guterman, MS, RN, CNL®, explores a critical question: 👉 How do we ensure cancer care reflects what patients truly value? Read more: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41269731/

Potential Small-Molecule Inhibitor for Glioblastoma Discovered Inhibiting AVIL curbed #tumorgrowth in cell models and mouse models by blocking the gene’s activity without evidence of harmful side effects @UVACancerCenter #glioblastoma #smallmolecule hubs.li/Q0432wpb0

💗 Grateful for Extraordinary Care. In 2021, Dr. Christiana Brenin diagnosed my breast cancer & guided us through treatment — including fertility preservation that made our daughter possible. As she retires this April, I’m beyond grateful for her compassion and care.

🎗️ Cancer survivorship is about more than treatment—it’s resilience, healing & whole-person wellness. Kelly Shaffer, PhD is expanding access to online mental health support for survivors & caregivers. 👉 m.youtube.com/watch?v=le5HZY…

🌎🎗️On World Cancer Day, we pause to honor the strength, resilience, and humanity of every person touched by cancer. To patients, caregivers, and survivors—your courage, love, and stories of resilience remind us what hope looks like.

FREE 5-week virtual series designed to help you navigate life beyond treatment. Join us as we share expert guidance, practical tips & healing for the mind, body, and soul. Wednesdays / 3-4PM / Feb 11 - Mar 11 To register email: cancersupportservices@uvahealth.org

❄️☃️As winter weather approaches, the safety of our patients and families remains our top priority. Our oncology teams are closely monitoring conditions and adjusting schedules as needed. Please check the status board for updates: healthsystem.virginia.edu/statusboard/in…

cvillerightnow.com/news/208802-uv… Dr. Andrew Wolf co-authors new ACS cervical cancer guidelines endorsing HPV self-tests. #uvamedicine #uvadepartmentofmedicine #uva #DrAndrewWolf #HPV

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From @UVA labs to FDA approval: Research launched at @MedicineUVA has led to ziftomenib, a new oral treatment for acute myeloid leukemia patients with NPM1 mutation. A major step forward in cancer care. ow.ly/RAxv50XAifq #UVAInnovation #CancerResearch #FDAApproval

🎁The UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center Wreath Auction is officially live! ✨Take a moment to explore the beautifully handcrafted wreaths created with love by our @uvahealthnews team members. View wreaths, and start bidding now: …althwreathauction2023.betterworld.org/auctions/uva-c…

🎄 Holiday magic is in the air! The Up on the Roof team at The Doyle Hotel created a gorgeous wreath + generous gift certificates donated to help cancer patients in need. Our annual Wreath Auction launches in 1 week — let’s support those facing barriers to care. 💛

UVA Health & @UVACancerCenter have been recognized by @BeckersHR on its 2025 list of 100 hospitals and health systems with great oncology programs. 🏆 Read more at bit.ly/47UNji6.

One scan. More peace of mind. Ask your doctor about lung cancer screening. Early screening can save your life. @UVACancerCenter @UVARadiology

Honoring caregivers this #NationalCaregiverMonth. To everyone who supports cancer patients with love, strength, and compassion—thank you. Healing takes a village, and your presence brings hope. To patients and families: you are never alone. You are seen, supported, and loved. 💛

For Lung Cancer Awareness Month, @uvahealthnews honored survivors Susan Radlinski & Nancy Hankinson alongside their families, UVA Health leaders, and the dedicated lung cancer team. 💙 #LungCancerAwarenessMonth

💙 We honor the fighters, the families, & the unseen strength behind every story. It’s Lung, Pancreatic, Stomach, Carcinoid, & Neuroendocrine Cancer Awareness Month — a time to pause, reflect, & stand alongside everyone whose life has been touched by these diseases.

An honor to pay tribute @UVAFootball to 2 amazing women - 🫁 cancer survivors - and a 🌎 class team that helped them along the way. If you have 🫁 you can get 🫁 cancer. Get screened! It’s 🫁 cancer awareness month @AmLungCSI #lcam @IASLC @tssmn @lcsmchat @TheWRP4LC @AwareLungCancer @GO2forLungCancr

🎗️ During #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, we’re celebrating a major milestone this year: Natasha Sheybani @MedicineUVA received a grant to use sound waves to boost breast cancer immunotherapy. #CancerResearch #FocusedUltrasound ow.ly/EVn150XhNek

💖 Feel like yourself again — even during treatment. ✨Look Good Feel Better® Live Virtual Workshops are free, 1 hour sessions designed just for people in cancer treatment. Learn tips/tricks to help you care for your skin, nails, and hair — boost your confidence along the way.