Inova Health System Lung Cancer Awareness Event to ‘Shine a Light’ On Treatment Options

Patients, Physicians to Discuss Medical Advancements and Honor Those with the Disease

Fairfax, VA – (October 26, 2010) – Inova Health System will host a Lung Cancer Awareness event in recognition of National Lung Cancer Awareness Month on Thursday, November 4. The conference – officially titled Shine a Light on Lung Cancer– will feature a thoracic oncology expert who will discuss advancements in treatment options for the disease and highlight patient experiences.

What:
Shine a Light on Lung Cancer Awareness

When:
Thursday, November 4
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Where:
Dewberry Life with Cancer® Family Center
8411 Pennell Street Fairfax, VA 22031

Who:
Sandeep Khandar, MD, Surgical Director,
Inova Thoracic Oncology Program
Lung cancer patients discussing their treatment

The event, hosted by Inova Thoracic Oncology Program, Life with Cancer and Lung Cancer Alliance, will also observe a moment of silence to honor lung cancer patients, those who have lost their fight against the disease and their loved ones. For more information about this free event, contact Carrie Friedman, RN, Navigator, Inova Thoracic Oncology Program, at 703-776-3777.

Inova Health System is a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. Inova provides a healthy environment for its patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians by prohibiting tobacco use on its campuses.