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What to eat to prevent colon cancer
Kelsey Coulter, RD, CSO, is a registered dietitian and board-certified specialist in oncology at the Inova Saville Cancer Screening and Prevention Center and Survivorship Clinic. Colorectal cancer screenings are the best way to prevent colorectal cancer and diagnose it early. A colonoscopy can detect and remove precancerous polyps and cancerous growths, providing both diagnosis and…
Read MoreInova study finds multi-disciplinary care for newly diagnosed cancer patients leads to better outcomes, cost savings for patients
Fairfax, VA – A major new research study, led by physicians at Inova Schar Cancer, finds that same-day multidisciplinary clinics for newly diagnosed cancer patients significantly improve care quality, patient experience, and survival, while also reducing costs. Published in the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s Journal of Oncology Practice, the study examines the impact of…
Read MoreSeven things you didn’t know about cervical cancer screening and prevention
Shawn Davis-Wilensky, MD, MPH, FACOG, is a board-certified OB-GYN. She practices at Inova Saville Cancer Screening and Prevention Center. Cervical cancer used to be among the most common cancer killers of women. But thanks to advances in prevention and screening, the general outlook has improved significantly. Here are seven things that may surprise you about cervical cancer…
Read MoreInova Schar Cancer performs first histotripsy procedure in Northern Virginia, expands treatment options for liver tumors
FAIRFAX, VA – Inova Schar Cancer is proud to be the first health system in Northern Virginia and the DC metro area to offer histotripsy, a cutting-edge, FDA-cleared, noninvasive procedure for treating liver tumors. Peter Learn, MD, Mather Chair, Surgical Oncology, Inova Schar Cancer, and Chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology for the Inova…
Read MoreInova proton therapy shows survival benefit in landmark phase III trial for head and neck cancer patients
FAIRFAX, VA – A new study published today in The Lancet demonstrates a significant survival benefit for patients with oropharyngeal cancers of the head and neck treated with proton therapy compared with traditional radiation therapy (photon therapy). Inova Schar Cancer and The Mather Proton Therapy Center, home to Northern Virginia’s only proton therapy center and…
Read MorePromising results from the PATHFINDER II cancer screening study
Rebecca Kaltman, MD is a board-certified hematologist oncologist. She serves as the Medical Director of the Inova Saville Cancer Screening and Prevention Center. At Inova Schar Cancer, we’re excited to share encouraging news from a major national research study called PATHFINDER II. This study is helping shape the future of cancer screening – and it’s bringing…
Read MoreInova Schar Cancer Earns international accreditation for stem cell therapy
Fairfax, VA – Inova Schar Cancer has earned internationally-recognized accreditation from the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT). This accreditation recognizes Inova Schar Cancer’s excellence in delivering safe, high-quality cellular therapies in its cutting-edge program. By demonstrating full compliance with the FACT-JACIE International Standards for Cellular Therapy Product Collection, Processing, and Administration, Inova…
Read MoreEmpowered to outsmart cancer
How one patient turned family history into a healthier future When Wendy Wade’s mother passed away from breast cancer in May 2024, she was left with not just grief but a pressing question: Where could she turn to ensure she was not headed for the same fate? Her mother’s oncologist recommended the Inova Saville Cancer…
Read MoreInova Schar Cancer first in region to deliver Adaptive Online Radiation Therapy
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…
Read More“Should Runners Be Worried About Colon Cancer?,” Runner’s World, September 19, 2025
While endurance running is widely celebrated for its health benefits, a trailblazing study led by Tim Cannon, MD, Sheridan Director of the Molecular Tumor Board and Co-Director of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Program at Inova Schar Cancer, reveals a surprising link to colon cancer risk. Featured in Runner’s World, the research opens important conversations around screening…
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