Expert Commentary
How the Life with Cancer® Program Serves and Supports Inova Patients and Families
Kelly, MSW, LCSW, is an Oncology Clinical Therapist at Inova Life with Cancer. She provides supportive counseling, education and resources to individuals diagnosed with breast cancer at the Adult Infusion Clinic at Inova Schar Cancer Institute. Going through cancer treatment can be overwhelming and emotional, whether you’re a patient or family member. Having a support…
Read MoreIHVI Introduces New Cardiovascular Hybrid OR
Eric L. Sarin, MD, is a cardiac and thoracic surgeon with Inova Heart and Vascular Institute (IHVI). He is Section Chief of Adult Cardiac Surgery, Co-Director of the Structural Heart and Valve Program and Co-Director of Cardiovascular Research. Inova Heart and Vascular Institute at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is one of the most technologically advanced…
Read MoreProstate Cancer & Sexual Health
Any diagnosis of cancer is unnerving. Prostate cancer infringes on the most intimate aspects of a man’s life. Inger Rosner, MD, in Urology at the Inova Schar Cancer Institute and Jennifer Bires, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C, executive director at Life with Cancer provides answers to commonly asked questions about prostate cancer and sexual health. The prostate…
Read MoreCould a Leg Test Help to Diagnose Your Back or Neck Pain?
In conjunction with World Spine Day, October 16, 2021 we discuss some of the useful techniques in diagnosis of back and neck pain with an Inova Spine expert. John Hamilton MD, PhD, serves as the Medical Director of the Inova Peripheral Nerve Program, Inova Health System; Medical Director of the Inova Spine Program at Inova…
Read MoreNew BLVR Procedure Gives Doris Her Life Back
Emphysema is a serious lung disease, with symptoms that drastically affect an individual’s quality of life. The wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath can make the simplest activities – from going to the grocery store to walking the dog – difficult. Smoking is the most common cause of emphysema. The disease damages the tiny air…
Read MoreExpert Panel Develops Guidance to Manage Skin Cancer in Organ Transplant Patients
Jennifer DeSimone, MD, is board-certified in dermatology practicing at Inova Melanoma and Skin Cancer Center. Dr. DeSimone specializes in skin lymphomas and high-risk skin cancers. Her goal is to help educate her patients about skin cancer etiology, management and importantly, prevention. Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, the second most common form of skin cancer, is a…
Read MorePartner With Your Provider to Fight Ovarian Cancer
Annette Bicher, MD, is board-certified in gynecologic oncology and obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Bicher is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Felix Rutledge Society of Gynecology/Oncology, Society of Gynecologic Oncologists and the Society of Gynecologic Investigation. She serves as Director of Gynecologic Oncology at Inova Fairfax Hospital. To detect breast cancer…
Read MoreHow the Inova Cares Clinic for Families Serves the Community During COVID-19 and Beyond
Fadi Saadeh is the Director of Safety Net Clinics and oversees the Inova Cares Clinic for Families. It’s a devastating reality that people without health insurance often cannot get the care they need. The COVID-19 pandemic has only made this issue more challenging. The Inova Cares Clinic for Families (ICCF) has been integral to helping…
Read MoreIt’s Autumn – Your Guide to Becoming and Staying Mentally Healthy
Claras Ellis, MD, is a primary care physician board-certified in family medicine practicing at Inova Medical Group – Ashburn HealthPlex. She enjoys helping patients of all ages take an active role in their health. Fall usually signals a time of transition as seasons change and children head back to school. But it can also trigger changes…
Read MoreCommon Questions About “Getting Back to Normal” After COVID
Veena Chawla, MD, is a primary care physician board-certified in family medicine practicing at Inova Primary Care – Shirlington. She believes in preventive healthcare and specializes in the treatment of acute and chronic conditions in teens and adults. Businesses and schools may be open, but “getting back to normal” after the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t an…
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