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Inova Schar Cancer President John Deeken, MD, named to Modern Healthcare’s 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives List
FAIRFAX, Va. — John Deeken, MD, President of Inova Schar Cancer and co-director of the Inova Schar Head and Neck Cancer Program, has been named to Modern Healthcare’s 2026 list of the “50 Most Influential Clinical Executive.” This national recognition honors physician and clinical leaders whose impact extends beyond their own organizations to help shape…
Read MoreThe art of healing: Letta’s story of cancer and musical care
When you walk into Letta’s treatment room on infusion day, a small disco ball throws light across the walls and someone’s playing guitar. It doesn’t feel like a chemo suite. Letta calls it “Club Chemo.” This welcoming atmosphere is thanks, in part, to the Arts and Healing program at Inova Schar Cancer. By bringing music…
Read MoreInova Schar Cancer awarded funding to implement improved symptom monitoring for patients undergoing cancer treatment
Fairfax, VA – Inova Schar Cancer has been approved for a funding award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to implement electronic monitoring of patients’ self-reported symptoms during cancer treatment. Led by John Deeken, MD, President of Inova Schar Cancer, this project will expand the use of electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePROs), enabling patients to…
Read MoreA routine colonoscopy that saved a life: Lisa’s colorectal cancer story
For nearly five years, the changes to Lisa’s health were subtle enough to ignore. “I noticed a slow and unintentional weight loss,” Lisa said. “Along with it came loose stools and occasional nausea and vomiting, but interestingly, no pain or discomfort.” It wasn’t until she realized she had dropped back to her high school weight…
Read MoreWhat to eat to prevent colon cancer
Kelsey Coulter, RD, CSO, is a registered dietitian and board-certified specialist in oncology at the Inova Saville Cancer Screening and Prevention Center and Survivorship Clinic. Colorectal cancer screenings are the best way to prevent colorectal cancer and diagnose it early. A colonoscopy can detect and remove precancerous polyps and cancerous growths, providing both diagnosis and…
Read MoreInova study finds multi-disciplinary care for newly diagnosed cancer patients leads to better outcomes, cost savings for patients
Fairfax, VA – A major new research study, led by physicians at Inova Schar Cancer, finds that same-day multidisciplinary clinics for newly diagnosed cancer patients significantly improve care quality, patient experience, and survival, while also reducing costs. Published in the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s Journal of Oncology Practice, the study examines the impact of…
Read MoreSeven things you didn’t know about cervical cancer screening and prevention
Shawn Davis-Wilensky, MD, MPH, FACOG, is a board-certified OB-GYN. She practices at Inova Saville Cancer Screening and Prevention Center. Cervical cancer used to be among the most common cancer killers of women. But thanks to advances in prevention and screening, the general outlook has improved significantly. Here are seven things that may surprise you about cervical cancer…
Read MoreInova Schar Cancer performs first histotripsy procedure in Northern Virginia, expands treatment options for liver tumors
FAIRFAX, VA – Inova Schar Cancer is proud to be the first health system in Northern Virginia and the DC metro area to offer histotripsy, a cutting-edge, FDA-cleared, noninvasive procedure for treating liver tumors. Peter Learn, MD, Mather Chair, Surgical Oncology, Inova Schar Cancer, and Chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology for the Inova…
Read MoreInova proton therapy shows survival benefit in landmark phase III trial for head and neck cancer patients
FAIRFAX, VA – A new study published today in The Lancet demonstrates a significant survival benefit for patients with oropharyngeal cancers of the head and neck treated with proton therapy compared with traditional radiation therapy (photon therapy). Inova Schar Cancer and The Mather Proton Therapy Center, home to Northern Virginia’s only proton therapy center and…
Read MorePromising results from the PATHFINDER II cancer screening study
Rebecca Kaltman, MD is a board-certified hematologist oncologist. She serves as the Medical Director of the Inova Saville Cancer Screening and Prevention Center. At Inova Schar Cancer, we’re excited to share encouraging news from a major national research study called PATHFINDER II. This study is helping shape the future of cancer screening – and it’s bringing…
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