UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center

UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center is the only cancer center in Virginia named a comprehensive cancer center by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

We are also one of only 52 centers in the United States to receive this designation, the highest recognition the NCI gives. We're part of renowned group of leaders in cancer research, prevention, detection and treatment and strive to stay ahead of the curve in innovation, technology and, most importantly, patient care. Our center is accredited through The Joint Commission, Commission on Cancer, National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), and Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT). You don't just have to visit us at the Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center in Charlottesville, VA. You can access care in other locations throughout Central Virginia, including clinics in Fishersville, Culpeper and Pantops. Talk to your provider about finding care that's close to you.

The recent symposium “Thriving Beyond Cancer: Reclaiming Wellness, Intimacy, and Strength,” co-hosted by UVACCC and the ...
01/09/2026

The recent symposium “Thriving Beyond Cancer: Reclaiming Wellness, Intimacy, and Strength,” co-hosted by UVACCC and the School of Medicine at the University of Virginia OB/GYN Department’s Division of Gynecologic Oncology, was a success!

Featuring keynote speaker Susan Modesitt, MD, Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, along with UVA Health’s JoAnn Pinkerton, MD, and Tamara Pringle, MD, the event explored the latest insights on the unique challenges faced by female cancer survivors, with a focus on gynecologic cancers, menopause, and sexual health.

The event also included the presentation of the 2024 and 2025 Angelus Awards to Johanna Ellwood, RN, and Paul M. Marshall, PhD, MSN, ANP. The family of Millie and Alex Angelus generously established the award in 1999 to honor a nurse who provides extraordinary care and compassion to women’s oncology patients. Congratulations, Johanna and Paul, and thank you for all you do!

01/08/2026

Link to the 2025 Community Health Survey

01/08/2026

Promising ovarian cancer research by UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center's Melanie Rutkowski, PhD, has earned $700,000 from the Victoria's Secret Global Fund for Women’s Cancers in partnership with Pelotonia and the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).

Rutkowski received a Rising Innovator Research Grant to further her studies of the role of the microbiome – the collection of microorganisms that live within us – in ovarian cancer and in the disease’s stubborn ability to resist immune therapy.

“It is humbling and a tremendous honor to be selected as one of the recipients for the Victoria’s Secret Global Fund for Women’s Cancer Rising Innovator Research Grant,” said Rutkowski, part of the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Cancer Biology at the School of Medicine at the University of Virginia. “The financial resources and recognition will provide a central foundation to our lab, enabling us to transform these findings into a novel treatment paradigm.”

🩷 Learn more at https://bit.ly/4aUlauJ

🚨 Flu cases are rising in our region 🚨For cancer patients, flu symptoms can worsen quickly. Knowing what symptoms to wat...
01/07/2026

🚨 Flu cases are rising in our region 🚨
For cancer patients, flu symptoms can worsen quickly. Knowing what symptoms to watch for and where to go for care can help you get treated faster and more safely.

🏥 Oncology Same Day Care Clinic: This is often the best place to start for cancer patients with flu-like symptoms. The team specializes in caring for patients on active treatment and can evaluate, test, and treat symptoms quickly.

🤒 Call your care team (434.924.9333)
if you have:
• Chills or body aches
• Cough, sore throat, or runny nose
• Fatigue or weakness that feels worse than usual
• New flu-like symptoms during cancer treatment

🚑 Go to the Emergency Room or call 911 right away if you have:
• Trouble breathing or shortness of breath
• Chest pain or pressure
• Confusion or difficulty staying awake
• A very high fever or fever that won’t come down
• Severe, sudden, or rapidly worsening symptom

As we reflect on the past year, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to you and your loved ones. Thank you for all...
12/31/2025

As we reflect on the past year, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to you and your loved ones. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey and for trusting us with your cancer care.

We know that a cancer diagnosis can bring uncertainty, fear, and many challenges. Our team is committed to supporting you every step of the way—with care that is compassionate, personalized, and centered on you and your family. Your strength, courage, and resilience inspire us every day, and it is an honor to walk alongside you through treatment, recovery, and beyond.

From all of us at the UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center, thank you for letting us serve you. We are grateful for the opportunity to care for you and your loved ones, and we look forward to continuing this journey together in the year ahead.

With deep gratitude and warm wishes for a healthy and peaceful new year,

🎄 Help Us Reach Our Goal!🎄The annual Wreath Auction is in full swing — and thanks to the incredible generosity of our co...
12/05/2025

🎄 Help Us Reach Our Goal!🎄

The annual Wreath Auction is in full swing — and thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we’re already halfway to our $10,000 goal!

To keep the momentum going, we’ve extended the auction deadline. There’s still time to bid on a beautifully crafted wreath or make a meaningful donation that supports our patients and their families.

🎁Every gift makes a difference.
💙Every bid brings us closer to our goal.
https://uvahealthwreathauction2023.betterworld.org/auctions/uva-comprehensive-cancer-center

👉 Place your bid or donate by Sunday, December 7th. Let’s finish strong, together.

Our Wreath Auction is underway—and the heart of this tradition is the impact it makes on our patients and their families...
12/04/2025

Our Wreath Auction is underway—and the heart of this tradition is the impact it makes on our patients and their families.

Not everyone wants or needs a wreath, but every single person can help make a difference. Your donation—no matter the amount—helps remove real barriers like lodging, transportation, meals, and other essentials that can stand between a patient and their care.

✨ When these barriers are lifted, our patients can focus on what matters most: receiving high-quality care, finding comfort, and healing.

❤️ If you’re able, please consider making a gift or sharing this post so others can join in supporting our cancer community. Together, we can bring relief, hope, and compassion to those who need it most.

Donate Today: https://uvahealthwreathauction2023.betterworld.org/auctions/uva-comprehensive-cancer-center

🎄 Thank you for giving the gift of hope🎄To everyone who has bid on a wreath, shared our posts, or made a donation—we THA...
12/03/2025

🎄 Thank you for giving the gift of hope🎄

To everyone who has bid on a wreath, shared our posts, or made a donation—we THANK YOU! Your generosity is already making a meaningful difference for patients facing cancer. Because of you, we’re one step closer to our $10,000 goal and to easing the everyday burdens that too often stand between patients and the care they need.

Your support helps provide essentials like:
🚗 Transportation to treatment
🏨 Lodging during care
🍽️ Food and daily necessities
…and so much more for patients experiencing barriers to care.

✨ **You make this possible.** ✨

As we continue our annual wreath auction through Friday, we invite you to keep the momentum going!!

➡️ Donate today—every dollar directly impacts a patient’s journey
➡️ Share this post to spread the word
➡️ Encourage others to join our community of support

Together, we can bring comfort, relief, and hope to those who need it most.

✨🎄 **WREATH + UVA FOOTBALL + PRESIDENT’S BOX?!** 🎄✨This stunning wreath isn’t just festive… it’s your chance to score an...
12/03/2025

✨🎄 **WREATH + UVA FOOTBALL + PRESIDENT’S BOX?!** 🎄✨

This stunning wreath isn’t just festive… it’s your chance to score an *unforgettable* game-day experience! 🏈💙🧡

Bid now for a shot at 2️⃣tickets to a UVA football game AND the incredible opportunity to watch from the **President’s Box** in 2026-2027 — the ultimate Hoos fan vantage point. 👀🔥

Beautiful decor, big excitement, and an experience you can’t buy anywhere else.

‘Tis the season to go big, Hoos!

👉 Tap the link to place your bid and bring home both holiday cheer *and* the best seats in the house! https://uvahealthwreathauction2023.betterworld.org/auctions/uva-comprehensive-cancer-center

🎁The UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Annual Wreath Auction is now live! This is a cherished tradition that brings tog...
12/01/2025

🎁The UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Annual Wreath Auction is now live!

This is a cherished tradition that brings together our patients, families, staff, and community each holiday season. Every year, UVA Health team members create one-of-a-kind, handcrafted wreaths that are showcased and auctioned to raise vital support for cancer patients in need.

❤️Every dollar raised supports barriers to care, helping provide essentials like lodging, food, and transportation.

This event not only spreads holiday cheer, but also strengthens our shared commitment to easing the burdens many patients face during treatment.

👉 Your support makes a direct difference.
Take a look, find a wreath that inspires you, and place a bid—or share the link with a friend or community group to help spread the word.

Start exploring and bidding now:
https://uvahealthwreathauction2023.betterworld.org/auctions/uva-comprehensive-cancer-center

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At UVA Cancer Center, we deliver advanced patient care combined with the latest research-based treatment options to improve the quality of life for cancer patients in and surrounding Virginia. With state-of-the-art clinics in multiple locations around Virginia and telemedicine programs for rural communities, UVA Cancer Center is one of the most widely-accessible cancer centers in the region.

U.S. News & World Report has ranked UVA the No. 1 hospital in Virginia. Five of our specialties are among the top 50 in the U.S., including our cancer services. We're also the only cancer center in Virginia listed in Becker’s 100 hospitals and health systems with great oncology programs.

As one of 70 National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers, we're part of renowned group of leaders in cancer research, prevention, detection and treatment and strive to stay ahead of the curve in innovation, technology and, most importantly, patient care.