Expert Commentary
New 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 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 Primary Care – Ashburn. 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 in…
Read MoreHow to Tell Your Child About Your Cancer Diagnosis
Practical Strategies for Tough Conversations By Amanda L. Thompson, PhD, and Shari Langer, PsyD Amanda Thompson, PhD, is the Chief of Pediatric Psychology and Director of Pediatric Programs for Life with Cancer, a program of the Inova Schar Cancer Institute. Shari Langer, PsyD, is a pediatric psychologist with Life with Cancer at the Inova L.J.…
Read MoreDirect-to-Consumer Genetic Testing for Inherited Cancer Risk
Morgan Turner, MS, CGC, is a Virginia-licensed and nationally board-certified, cancer-specialized genetic counselor at Inova Schar Cancer Institute. She joined Inova in June 2018. Many patients are surprised to learn that the majority of people who are diagnosed with a cancer do not have a genetic (or inherited) cause for their cancer. Indeed, it is…
Read MoreStroke Is Treatable — But Every Second Counts: Learn why it’s so important to call 9-1-1
On average, someone has a stroke in the U.S. every 40 seconds. Each day, about 400 people die from stroke. Stroke is treatable. But every second counts. By learning to spot the signs — and calling 911 immediately — you can save a life. Stroke Signs: Timing Matters Nearly 9 in every 10 strokes is…
Read MoreHealthy Summer Nutrition Tips
Lauren Fay, RD, CSO, CNSC, is a registered dietitian at the Inova Schar Cancer Institute and Life With Cancer. She is board-certified in oncology nutrition and nutrition support. Summer is well underway, and with the warmer temperatures (and the ability to spend time in larger groups of our vaccinated family and friends) many of us…
Read MoreColorectal Cancer Screening Should Begin at Age 45
Arthur Winer, MD, is a specialty care physician at Inova Schar Cancer Institute. Dr. Winer is board-certified in internal medicine, hematology and medical oncology. He is a practicing gastrointestinal medical oncologist and has clinical interests in colorectal, esophageal, gastrointestinal, liver and pancreatic cancers. For decades, experts advised people to begin colorectal cancer screening at age…
Read MoreInova Heart and Vascular Institute Recruiting Patients for AFib Stroke Prevention Device Clinical Trial
Matthew W. Sherwood, MD, MHS, is an Inova interventional cardiologist, Director of Inova’s Left Atrial Appendage Closure/WATCHMAN Program and Co-Director of Inova’s Structural Heart Disease Program. Dr. Sherwood is board-certified in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease and internal medicine. Millions of Americans have atrial fibrillation (AFib) and take oral anticoagulant medication (blood thinners) every day. These…
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