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Design a Healing Environment
Cancer patients and their families deserve the most advanced treatments available, cutting-edge research, and a wide array of spiritual, emotional, and nutritional resources. To best meet these needs, we envision an expanded facility designed for maximum comfort, efficiency, and tranquility. The Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center will help us meet the distinct needs of our patients and make cancer treatment much easier to bear. |
Expand Clinical Trials
At the University of Virginia Cancer Center, we are streamlining the path from bench to bedside through an active clinical trials program. The program tests the safety and efficacy of new treatments developed by our own and other researchers. Support for clinical trials can shrink the time it takes to translate new knowledge into patient care.
Extend Research in Immune Therapy
The Cancer Center has achieved international prominence for its work in immune therapy (stimulation of the human immune response to destroy cancer cells). Our melanoma vaccine is showing remarkable promise, and the scientific methods we are pioneering could have vast implications in treating other cancers. Private gifts will help us spur and sustain productivity, attract the finest scientists and clinicians, and speed new therapies safely to the bedside of cancer patients.
Develop Team-Based Models of Care
Team-based models of care foster collaborative work and enhance the patient experience. Our breast cancer program, for example, brings together surgeons, radiologists, endocrinologists, and others to offer outstanding care in a responsive environment. Added support will help us assemble more disease-based teams and improve treatment for patients.
Women’s Oncology
Our women’s oncology programs extend from the lab to the clinic. Our researchers are uncovering the fundamental mechanisms that trigger the onset and spread of breast and gynecological cancers, while our physicians care for the physical and emotional challenges of these patients. Our comprehensive Breast Care Center offers preventive strategies, diagnosis, and care of breast diseases. Private gifts speed our research and enhance our patient care.
Cancer Center Web site
For more information, please contact Scott Karr or Joshua Scott, (800) 297-0102 or (434) 982-6314.
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