Life-Changing Renal Cancer Diagnosis: Nancy Whitley’s Story
In 2011, Nancy’s daughter took her to the doctor after she had been complaining about flu symptoms all week. After a few tests and scans, they found a tumor that had grown around her kidney and up her Inferior vena cava, or IVC, the largest vein in the body. Doctors estimate the tumor had been growing for two years without being noticed.
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Gamma Knife Surgery: A UVA Patient’s 11-Year Journey to Be Cancer-Free
Carolyn Blackwell-Stark was rushed to UVA after she had a scary reaction to medication. The experience was so positive, the family chose UVA for continued care for her reoccurring melanoma. Over the years as Carolyn struggled with cancer, she continued to see doctors at UVA.
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UVA Health System's Comprehensive House Calls Medicine Pilot Program
Retired pediatrician Carol Angle generously gave a gift to UVA Health System to help fund the Virginia At Home Program. Daniel Becker, MD and Justin Mutter, MD oversee the pilot program that helps patients age in place and provide the resources for physicians to make house calls to their patients.