Expert Commentary
Dr. Shawna Willey: Prioritizing Care for Breast Cancer Patients During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic presents clinicians with a unique set of challenges in managing breast cancer patients. As hospital resources and staff become more limited during the COVID-19 pandemic, it becomes critically important to define which breast cancer patients require more urgent care and which patients can wait for treatment until the pandemic is over. A…
Read MoreBrain Tumor Treatment Guidelines Feature Inova Co-Author Dr. Mateo Ziu
Dr. Mateo Ziu, medical director of the Inova Brain and Spine Tumor Program and medical director of neuro-oncology at Inova Schar Cancer Institute, was a senior author on the recent article Urgent considerations for the neuro-oncologic treatment of patients with gliomas during the COVID-19 pandemic. The piece contains professional guidelines for implementing a proactive and…
Read MoreInova’s Dr. Bajaj Contributes to Professional COVID Guidelines
When the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) developed its COVID-19 professional practice guidelines, a work group of ASTRO members contributed – including Inova Schar’s Chairman and Medical Director of Radiation Oncology, Dr. Gopal Bajaj, who collaborated with fellow physicians from hospitals around the United States. The group based the guidelines on information from a…
Read MoreRadiation Oncologists Emerging as Unlikely Sleuths of Coronavirus
During radiation treatment, doctors are picking up images that could indicate COVID-19 in patients who are asymptomatic. Inova Schar Cancer Institute’s Chairman and Medical Director of Radiation Oncology, Dr. Gopal Bajaj, spoke with Bloomberg Law about how radiation oncologists are emerging as the coronavirus’s unlikely sleuths. According to the April 2020 article, there have been…
Read MoreShould You See a Doctor for Non-COVID Illnesses In-Person or by Telemedicine?
While COVID-19 has been on the forefront of everyone’s thoughts, there are still people coping with other health problems. So, when should you keep an appointment with your doctor, make an appointment, or talk to a medical health professional via telemedicine or “virtual visit”? Read about some general guidelines about how to proceed with your…
Read MoreDo You Know the Warning Signs of Bladder Cancer?
Jeanny B. Aragon-Ching, MD, is the clinical program director of genitourinary cancers at the Inova Schar Cancer Institute. She is board certified in medical oncology, hematology and internal medicine and has a special interest in caring for patients with prostate, bladder, kidney and testicular cancers. Read Dr. Aragon-Ching’s profile. (Originally published May 15, 2017) Bladder cancer…
Read MoreInova Schar Cancer Institute Physicians Lead Efforts in Optimizing Care and Treatment Approach for Patients during COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 outbreak is posing unprecedented risks and challenges for all communities and healthcare systems worldwide. Inova Schar Cancer Institute’s multidisciplinary team is continuously monitoring the rapidly changing COVID-19 situation. Our dedicated team of experts is up-to-date on developments and CDC guidelines, and has developed a comprehensive response plan to maintain the safety and well-being…
Read MoreThe Novel Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) and Symptoms in Children
Minal Amin, MD, is a pediatric emergency medicine physician at Inova Children’s Hospital. Dr. Amin is board certified in emergency medicine and pediatric emergency medicine. Nicole Barbera, DO, is a fellow in pediatric emergency medicine at Inova Children’s Hospital. Dr. Barbera is board certified in pediatrics. At Inova, we want to support you during the…
Read MorePeople With Asthma and Lung Conditions Are at High Risk and Need an Action Plan
People with asthma or other lung conditions should make a plan in case of suspected COVID-19 infection, due to their higher risk of developing complications. According to Dr. Bobby Mahajan, medical director of interventional pulmonology at Invoa Fairfax Hospital, individuals with known asthma or other lung conditions should establish ahead of time who will take…
Read MoreHow Do You Make a Homemade Mask That Is Properly Sanitized?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends people wear homemade face masks in public. “A virus like this is spread through droplets. So, the droplets when you cough, droplets when you sneeze; some people have droplets when they speak,” says Dr. Kari Scantlebury, emergency room physician at Inova Fairfax Hospital. Read more about…
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