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Inova Stem Cell Transplant and Immunotherapy Program offers advanced cellular therapy
Inova Schar Cancer is Northern Virginia’s only FACT-accredited health system There is an exciting new frontier in the fight against cancer: Immunotherapy is transforming cancer treatment by harnessing the power of the body’s own immune system to identify and attack cancer cells. Inova Schar Cancer is expanding access to these treatments through advanced cellular therapies.…
Read MoreStrength beyond treatment: Living with metastatic breast cancer
More than three years after a stage IV metastatic breast cancer diagnosis, Amy’s scans are clear – a fact she attributes to her faith, family, expert care and an extraordinary network of support. In September 2021, Amy couldn’t escape the feeling she needed to schedule a mammogram. There were no obvious reasons to worry, but…
Read MoreU.S. News & World Report Names Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital Among Best Children’s Hospitals for 2026-2027
Inova ranks #32 in the country for Neonatology Fairfax, Virginia – Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital has been recognized as a 2026-2027 Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, ranking #32 for Neonatology in the nation. The rankings assist parents, in consultation with their children’s doctors, in finding exceptional pediatric care – whether…
Read MoreWhen cancer returned, Amal chose a team she could trust
When Amal felt a sudden crack in her back while playing tennis at age 49, she never imagined it would mark the beginning of a 15-year battle with a rare form of blood cancer. “I always brushed off my back pain,” she recalled. “Then one day I tried to return a serve and felt a…
Read MoreColleen’s story: cystic fibrosis patient celebrates 28 years since double lung transplant at Inova
Since her diagnosis at less than 2 years old, Colleen Adamson has learned to live with cystic fibrosis (CF), a genetic disorder that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up, which affects the lungs, digestive tract, sinuses and other organs in the body. Throughout her childhood, adolescence and young adulthood, Colleen dealt with the medications,…
Read MoreInova experts highlight critical connections between pregnancy and heart health in preeminent international medical journal
Three-part series in The Lancet examines cardiovascular risk before, during and after pregnancy as a window into women’s lifelong heart health FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Pregnancy can provide an important window into a woman’s cardiovascular health, revealing previously unrecognized heart disease and identifying women at increased risk for cardiovascular disease later in life. A new…
Read MoreMinimally invasive spine surgery technology makes outpatient spine care possible at Inova
In general, minimally invasive surgery refers to procedures performed using small incisions with the aid of specialized instruments such as tubes, cameras or endoscopes, rather than the larger incisions used in traditional open surgery. The goal of minimally invasive surgery is to minimize collateral tissue damage while achieving the same surgical objectives and outcomes as…
Read More“Boy, 18, Who Was Hit by a Car and in a Coma, Overcomes the Odds to Run Cross Country,” TODAY, August, 28, 2026
A national TODAY feature highlights the remarkable recovery of Bensten Schone, a McLean teenager who was critically injured at age 6 after being struck by a car while sledding. Airlifted to Inova Fairfax Hospital with a fractured skull and severe traumatic brain injury, Bensten spent more than two weeks in a medically induced coma and…
Read MoreYour top vaccine questions: which immunizations do you need?
Christina Baselga, MD is a primary care physician at Inova 360° Concierge Medicine. A board-certified internal medicine physician, Dr. Baselga is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care and values the long-term relationships she builds with patients and their families while helping them manage a wide range of health needs. August is National Immunization Awareness Month,…
Read MoreInova introduces precise diagnostic technology for microvascular disease and vasospasm
Inova Schar Heart and Vascular is continuing to build upon its legacy of innovation in cardiovascular disease diagnosis and treatment with two new technologies. Inova’s cardiac PET/CT scanning capability supports more precise evaluation of coronary microvascular disease. Additionally, Inova Schar Heart and Vascular is among the first programs in the United States to implement the…
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