One of the most widely read stories among radiation oncologists this year is one announcing a prostate cancer discovery by UVA radiation oncologist Timothy Showalter, MD.
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UVA is the only health system in Virginia named to the 2015 list of 100 hospitals and health systems with great oncology programs, published by Becker’s Hospital Review.
UVA is stepping up its efforts to implement strategies for early diagnosis and is setting the standard for surgical outcomes nationwide.
Precision Breast IORT is a unique form of IORT developed at UVA — now being examined in a Phase II clinical trial — that incorporates CT imaging and high-dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy.
UVA earns accreditation for its use of stem cells and bone marrow to treat patients with blood cancers, including leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma
Out of almost 100,000 nominations, hospital leaders and cancer specialists developed the list of top cancer doctors.
UVA Cancer Center has been awarded a three-year accreditation in radiation oncology by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
In light of the "Angelina Jolie effect," UVA certified genetic counselor Martha Thomas provides tips on how to respond to your patients’ FAQs about inherited breast and ovarian cancers.
Register today for a live screening of the film based on the book “The Emperor of All Maladies” and an educational series featuring presentations by UVA’s leading cancer researchers.
The American Cancer Society has honored Leslie Blackhall, MD, MTS, the founder of the Palliative Care Clinic at UVA Cancer Center, with a national award for improving cancer patients’ quality of life. Blackhall is one of seven winners of the 2015 American Cancer Society Lane W. Adams Quality of Life…