Contents FALL 2018 THE BIG STORY Your health can surprise you. PAGE 14 FEATURES 6 Coexisting with Cancer There's a genetic disease that causes cancer but often goes undiagnosed. Karen and her UVA doctors tried to change that. 9 Unexpected Challenges Health can change quickly, and in ways we can't always anticipate. Thank goodness for perseverance. 10 Bouncing Back Serena Williams' play on the tennis court is legendary, but her biggest opponents have been life-threatening pulmonary embolisms. 14 Ready for Anything Be aware of your risks for chronic conditions or medical emergencies. 22 You Have Cancer. Now What? It's normal to be overwhelmed. Here's what to do. 28 Solving Back Pain Back problems are common and all too often chronic. Find out what might be causing yours. 49 A Second Chance at Motherhood Susan's heart began to fail when she was in her 30s. Fortunately, UVA doctors gave her a lifesaving solution. 52 An Amazing Bond Cynthia never set out to keep in touch with the premature babies she cared for at UVA. But decades later, this nurse never misses a birthday call with her nowgrown "babies." IN EVERY ISSUE 2 Life in Balance: Health Scares 3 Healthy Dose: Yoga Lowers Blood Pressure 4 Ask the Expert: Heartburn No More 5 Make 1 Change: Love Your Microbes 32 The Quick List 33 This Just In 38 The Truth About Pap Tests 40 How To: Spot a Concussion 42 Quiz: Freak Out or Chill Out? 44 At a Glance: Kitchen Safety 46 In the Market: Cauliflower 48 Health by the Numbers: Broken Bones The battle of fried junk foods: onion rings vs. french fries. PAGE 34 54 Stroke Survivor at 24 Did you know 1 in 10 strokes occur in those under 50? Skylar didn't know either, until one happened to her. COVER PHOTO BY GETTY/THEO WARGO; FRIES BY GETTY IMAGES FALL 2 01 8 1