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Jenny Foltz, rectal cancer survivor, outside with her son and dog smiling to the camera

Rectal Cancer Survivor & Proud Mom

Jenny was pregnant with her first baby when rectal cancer struck. Today, she's cancer-free and a happy mom. See her story update.

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Justine Beckham, breast cancer survivor

At 35, Justine Got Through Her Breast Cancer

See Justine's story and 3 keys to battling aggressive breast cancer.

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Charles Friel, MD, was honored at a UVA basketball game by Leigh Cantrell, associate director of clinical affairs for UVA Cancer Center.

6 Key Decisions in the Colon Cancer Journey

Dr. Friel shares how he navigated important choices in his care.

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Olivia in a pool with swim cap and goggles

Keeping Pace with Olivia's CHB Heart Disease

Olivia was born with a complete heart block and needed a pacemaker. Today, Olivia is still thriving.

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Newsroom

Posted: June 4, 2025

UVA Health Launching Comprehensive, National Program for Connective Tissue Disorders 

UVA Health is opening a national program specializing in comprehensive care for Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and other hypermobility disorders, a difficult-to-diagnose collection of connective tissue disorders that cause pain and medical issues throughout the body.

Newsroom

Posted: June 3, 2025

Tool for Protecting Soldiers’ Brain Health Earns $3.2 Million Grant

A team led by University of Virginia School of Medicine researcher James Stone, MD, PhD, has received $3.2 million from the federal Department of Defense to enhance a critical tool for protecting the brain health of military personnel. 

Newsroom

Posted: June 2, 2025

Immune Discovery Reveals Potential Alzheimer’s Solution

New School of Medicine findings could hold the key to stopping the cognitive decline seen in Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Blog & Video Features

Healthy Balance Blog

Biden’s Prostate Cancer: How Was it Missed?

How did this advanced cancer go unnoticed? Dr. Kirsten Greene provides some possible insights.

Healthy Balance Blog

The Case for Wearing Sunscreen Every Day

Sunscreen protects against skin cancer. But when do you actually need it? Learn how to decide.

Healthy Balance Blog

Normal Blood Pressure by Age & Fitness

Blood pressure that's too high or low puts you at risk. Learn what's normal for your age and fitness level.

UVA Health Youtube

Colorectal Surgeon Tells His Colorectal Cancer Story

Dr. Charles Friel has been a surgeon for 23 years. Here, he shares his own cancer journey.