Why Choose Virginia Oncology Associates for Cancer Care?
At Virginia Oncology Associates (VOA), we’re more than a cancer care provider; we’re a dedicated partner in your cancer journey. With over 40 years of experience and a team of more than 50 board-certified cancer and blood disorder specialists, our mission is to improve lives through compassionate, state-of-the-art care tailored to each patient. This list highlights the types of cancer we treat most often, but it is not all-inclusive. If you don’t see your specific diagnosis here, please don’t worry, we’re here to support you. We encourage you to reach out, and we’ll be glad to discuss how we can help.
Types of Cancer We Treat
Integrated Cancer Care in Your Community
From diagnosis through treatment and survivorship, our integrated team works together to deliver advanced therapies, the latest technologies, and access to the latest cancer research trials, all in a setting close to home. With nine convenient locations across Hampton Roads, from the Peninsula to the Southside, Western Tidewater, and Northeast North Carolina, our patients never have to choose between expert care and comfort.
When you walk through our doors, you’re never just a medical chart. You’re part of the VOA family. We know your name, remember your story, and walk with you every step of the way.
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What is Cancer?
Cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells in the body begin to grow and divide uncontrollably. Normally, cells follow a specific life cycle: they grow, divide to form new cells, and die when they’re no longer needed. When cells become cancerous, this process breaks down, and the regular checks and balances that keep cell behavior in line no longer work correctly. The damaged cells continue to grow and divide when they shouldn’t, often forming a mass of tissue known as a tumor. Some cancers do not form tumors. Leukemia is one example, as it affects the blood.
Cancer cells can also invade nearby tissues and spread to other parts of the body through the blood or lymphatic system, known as metastasis. This is what makes cancer dangerous and potentially life-threatening.
There are more than 100 different types of cancer, typically named after the area of the body or the type of cell where they begin, such as breast cancer, lung cancer, or skin cancer.
Each type of cancer behaves differently, but they all develop through changes in the genetic material of cells, often caused by a combination of lifestyle, environmental, and genetic factors. Understanding what cancer is and how it behaves is the first step in learning how it’s diagnosed, treated, and, in many cases, managed successfully.
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