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One out of every three women, and one out of every two men, will receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. For these people and their families, time is the issue. At the UVA Cancer Center, we are leading the way in the fight against cancer. Your support will help UVA speed our search for faster ways to diagnose the disease and new, personalized treatments for cancer.

In the Spotlight:

Build the Future of Cancer Care, Brick by Brick.  What will the future of cancer treatment look like? In April 2011, the Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center will open its doors to patients, giving us our first glimpse into a new era of cancer care.

Now is your opportunity to make a lasting statement of support for the future of cancer care. Commemorative bricks are being offered for $250 and can be personally engraved. For more information, click here.

Groundbreaking research. Across the University, researchers are translating exciting discoveries in the lab into promising new treatments for patients. Private support helps speed the pace of discovery and innovation — the best hope for patients and their families who know that every moment counts. Learn more...

Visit the Patients & Friends Research Fund Web site. 

Clinical trials. Philanthropy has become a crucial component of financing clinical trials, ensuring that promising new therapies benefit the patients who need them most. Clinical trials are the final proving ground for new cancer treatments, and sometimes serve as the last hope for patients. Learn more...

Innovative, compassionate patient care. Cancer patients deserve access to the most advanced treatments possible in an environment that addresses their emotional and personal needs. Private support helps ensure these needs are met, and allows our clinics to develop and sustain new programs targeted at prevention and early detection.