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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.

10/24/2026

UVACCC’s sixth-annual Michael J. Weber Symposium was a resounding success! It featured presentations from leading cancer scientists and physicians exploring this year’s theme of cancer metastasis.

The event honors the life and accomplishments of the late renowned scientist and Cancer Center Director Dr. Michael Weber. Several hundred attendees heard about the latest research and asked questions that offered new perspectives or challenged ideas.

Thank you to this year’s presenters: Carey K. Anders, MD, of Duke University, Adrienne Boire, MD, PhD, of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Yibin Kang, PhD, of Princeton University, Ahmedin Jemal, DVM, PhD, of the American Cancer Society, and Danny R. Welch, PhD, of the University of Kansas Medical Center, and to everyone who made this event possible. “We cannot make progress without knowing what the others are doing,” said Roger Abounader, MD, PhD, the Cancer Center’s Associate Director for Basic Science, noting that exchanges like the Weber Symposium make collaborations possible.

Watch NBC29’s coverage of the symposium: https://www.29news.com/2026/10/02/uva-hosts-annual-michael-j-weber-cancer-symposium/?outputType=amp

10/23/2026

🎃 It’s time to vote in the 2026 Cancer Care Pantops Pumpkin Decorating Contest! 🎃

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our Cancer Care Pantops teams put their creativity to work decorating seven amazing pumpkins — and now we need your help choosing a winner!

Check out this year’s entries:
“Wheel of Fortune” — Cianna, Christinia & Kennon | Cancer Care Pantops Infusion
“Glam-Ma Pumpkin” — Kensey, Mikayla & Keila | Cancer Care Pantops Infusion
“Popcorn” — Michelle Colley | Cancer Care Pantops Infusion
“Retro TV” — Kaitlyn, Karen & Neil | Cancer Care Pantops PFA Team
“DO-NUT Forget” — Katherine Baker | Cancer Care Pantops Infusion
“Ice Cream” — Kaitlyn, Karen & Neil | Cancer Care Pantops PFA Team
“Candy Apple” — Jess Harlow, Shannon Abbott & Mandy Clements | Cancer Care Pantops Infusion Leadership

🗳️ Cast your vote by Friday, October 30! UVA Health team members and patients can vote through the UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center page or in person at UVA Health Cancer Care Pantops.

The winning team will receive breakfast — so be sure to show your favorite some support! 💗

10/22/2026

Please join us this tonight at 6:30 p.m. for a virtual Survivorship Wellness Series!

This week's class will be about sexual health & intimacy and the SHINE program, led by Benjamin Elliott, BSW.

For questions, or to register, please email [email protected].

10/20/2026

✨ Help us spread some holiday cheer! ✨

Decorator registration is now open for the UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center’s annual Wreath Auction. Sign up to decorate a wreath and help support cancer patients experiencing financial barriers.

Scan the QR code to register today — we can’t wait to see what you create! 🎄

10/12/2026

Camp Kesem at the University of Virginia is a free, weeklong summer camp for children who have been impacted by a parent or caregiver's cancer. This summer, over 70 campers and 40 counselors made unforgettable memories during activities such as Messy Olympics, Color Cup, and other camp games!

Join Kesem on October 18th from 11am-2pm at Booker T. Washington Park for Kesem Together (formerly known as Friends and Family Day). New and returning campers can see a glimpse of what camp is all about and experience the Kesem Magic!

Register for Kesem: https://kesem.campmanagement.com/p/request_for_info_m.php?action=enroll

10/07/2026

🌿 Come grow with us at the Emily Couric Cancer Center!
Our rooftop garden, located on the 4th floor of the Emily Couric Cancer Center, is blooming with fresh produce, herbs, flowers, and plenty of heart.

Created by members of our Cancer Center team, the garden is a space for everyone in our community to enjoy. Patients, families, visitors, and staff are all encouraged to stop by, explore what’s growing, enjoy a quiet moment outdoors, and reconnect with nature.

From tomatoes and cucumbers to basil, mint, rainbow chard, and colorful flowers, there’s always something new to see as the garden continues to grow.
We’re excited to keep expanding the space, sharing fresh produce and recipes, and creating a welcoming place for our Cancer Center community throughout the seasons.

Next time you’re here, stop by the 4th floor and take a look! 🌱🍅🌼

10/03/2026

UVACCC staff recently participated in the United Way of Greater Charlottesville’s annual Day of Caring at Hope's Legacy Equine Rescue’s Castle Rock Farm!

A nonprofit rescue and sanctuary, founded in 2008, Hope’s Legacy has sheltered and cared for more than 960 recovering horses, ponies, mules, and donkeys awaiting adoption. The rescue’s current residents include 69 horses, two mini mules, two standard mules, 29 donkeys, and a pig named Ham Solo.

The Cancer Center’s volunteer team refreshed the memorial garden and other landscaped areas, mucked stalls, sanitized feeding equipment, organized supplies, and met some amazing animal friends.

Learn more about Hope’s Legacy: https://www.hopeslegacy.com/

10/02/2026

New research from a multidisciplinary research team led by the UVA Department of Surgery Chair Allan Tsung, MD, evaluating histotripsy, a noninvasive focused ultrasound technology that was cleared in 2023 to treat liver tumors, was recently published in JAMA Network Open and selected as an Editor's Pick!

Using data from 972 patients treated across the country, the team evaluated how histotripsy is being used in everyday cancer care outside of clinical trials and the treatment’s early patient outcomes. They found that while histotripsy was generally well-tolerated by patients and rarely caused side effects or organ injury, it had a 30-day mortality rate of 11.1%, raising concerns that histotripsy may sometimes be used in patients who are too sick or whose cancer is too advanced to meaningfully benefit from the treatment.

Their work underscores the importance of developing evidence-based guidelines as histotripsy adoption expands because a treatment can be safe but still offer limited benefits when it is given too late. Prospective outcome studies and treatment method comparisons will “help guide the next phase of research toward defining which patients benefit most and how the treatment should fit alongside other cancer therapies,” Dr. Tsung said.

Read more about the group’s work: https://news.med.virginia.edu/research/new-research-from-tsung-research-group-provides-a-national-evaluation-of-histotripsy-use-for-liver-tumors/

09/12/2026

Jennifer Lobo, PhD, Shayna Showalter, MD, and Chongzhi Zang, PhD, were recently named 2026-2027 Shannon Center for Advanced Studies Mid-Career Fellows!

A committee appointed by former University President Edgar Shannon Jr. first developed the idea for a Center for Advanced Studies focused on recruiting and retaining faculty of the highest quality in 1964. The following year, the National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded UVA $3.78 million to create the Center.

In 2023, UVA launched the Shannon Center Mid-Career Fellowship program to recognize tenured faculty members who have made significant contributions to their departments and schools, but are not yet chairholders of endowed professorships across the University. Fellows serve three-year terms during which they receive funding to advance their research and work.

Deans nominate a new group of faculty members for the fellowship annually. Over the three-year period as a cohort, fellows come together to share their work and deepen scholarly connections across Grounds.

Congratulations Dr. Lobo, Dr. Showalter, and Dr. Zang!

Learn more about the Shannon Center for Advanced Studies: https://shannon-center.provost.virginia.edu/mid-career-fellows-program

09/11/2026

UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center invites you to the sixth annual Michael J. Weber Symposium on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at the School of Medicine at the University of Virginia. The theme of this year’s event is “Cancer Metastasis.”

The Weber Symposium was established to honor the life and accomplishments of the late, renowned scientist and UVA Cancer Center Director, Dr. Michael J. Weber, by bringing together internationally distinguished researchers and clinicians to present findings that integrate basic, translational and population science research with clinical trials and compassionate patient care.

This year’s presenters include: Carey K. Anders, MD, of Duke Cancer Institute; Adrienne Boire, MD, PhD, of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; Yibin Kang, PhD, of Princeton University Molecular Biology; Ahmedin Jemal, DVM, PhD, of the American Cancer Society; and Danny R. Welch, PhD, of the University of Kansas Medical Center.

The event runs in-person and virtually from 8 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. in the Pinn Hall Auditorium, located at 1340 Jefferson Park Avenue in Charlottesville. Registration is free and includes breakfast and lunch.

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4gz9j7J

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