Breast surgery innovations at Inova: what they mean for you

Surgeon and patient in surgical room. Friendly man calming his patient.

When you’re facing breast cancer surgery, you deserve more than excellent care. You deserve compassionate, forward-thinking treatment that supports your full recovery and quality of life. At Inova, we’re committed to doing exactly that. Our breast team is using some of the latest innovations to improve outcomes, minimize side effects and help patients feel more…

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Specialized care team for Cardiomyopathy improves outcomes

Palak Shah, MD (second from left) joined patients who received a ventricular assist device, along with their families and caregivers, for a reunion celebration.

Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle itself. While other forms of cardiovascular disease are in the heart’s valves or blood vessels, cardiomyopathy means that the heart muscle doesn’t work as well as it should. Some kinds of cardiomyopathy are common – one in 500 Americans has hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, for example – while others…

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Feeling “scanxiety”? Here’s how to cope

In the hospital waiting room, the mature adult female surgeon smiles as she gives the unrecognizable female family member good news.

Alana Yanagida, LCSW, is a behavioral health therapist at the Inova Saville Cancer Screening and Prevention Center. The center’s behavioral health team provides counseling and guidance related to cancer screening and prevention. What is scanxiety? Scanxiety is emotional distress – fear, anxiety and worry – related to medical scans, imaging and tests. Although the term…

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Inova Schar Cancer first in region to deliver Adaptive Online Radiation Therapy

patient in radiation oncology CT imaging machine

Falls Church, VA – Inova Schar Cancer is proud to announce the rollout of Adaptive Online Radiotherapy – one of the most advanced forms of personalized radiation therapy available today. Inova is the first in the Greater Washington DC area to implement this new technology. Varian Ethos with Hypersight is a cutting-edge radiotherapy solution that…

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U.S. News & World Report names Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital among top 40 Best Children’s Hospitals in the nation for Neonatology

2025-26 U.S. News Best Hospitals and Neonatology seals

Fairfax, VA – Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital has been recognized among the top 40 Best Children’s Hospitals in the country for Neonatology by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings assist parents and caregivers, along with their physicians, in navigating the challenges of finding the best possible care for children with serious illnesses or…

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Why subspecialized cancer care matters

A small medical team of professionals sit around a boardroom table as they meet together to discuss patient cases. They are each dressed professionally in scrubs and lab coats as they work together to find solutions for their patients.

John Deeken, MD, is president of the Inova Schar Cancer and Medical Director for the Inova Schar Head and Neck Cancer Program. He is board-certified in medical oncology and specializes in head and neck cancers. When you or someone you love is diagnosed with cancer, one of the most important decisions you face is choosing…

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Understanding your annual wellness exam

Female doctor listening to senior woman's heart in exam room

Madhu Henry, MD is a primary care physician board certified in internal medicine. Dr. Henry is dedicated to the prevention of disease, focusing on diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol management and their cumulative risk on the cardiovascular system. She integrates Western and Eastern medicine to expand access to care and improve patient outcomes. She sees patients in…

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