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Inova Schar Cancer expands access to comprehensive cancer care with opening of Woodbridge location
New Prince William County location offers medical oncology, hematology, breast surgery, infusion and Inova Peterson Life with Cancer services WOODBRIDGE, Va. – Inova Schar Cancer has opened in Woodbridge, marking a significant expansion of Inova’s cancer services in eastern Prince William County. Conveniently located near I-95 and Potomac Mills, the new location brings expert cancer…
Read MoreBreast cancer screening and detection: 5 frequently asked questions
Kathleen Harden, MD is a breast oncology physician, board-certified in medical oncology and internal medicine at Inova Schar Cancer. She has a special interest and conducts research in the management of breast cancer. Her research is focused on early phase clinical trials in breast cancer, breast cancer genomics and individualized treatment for patients based on…
Read MoreStrength beyond treatment: Living with metastatic breast cancer
More than three years after a stage IV metastatic breast cancer diagnosis, Amy’s scans are clear – a fact she attributes to her faith, family, expert care and an extraordinary network of support. In September 2021, Amy couldn’t escape the feeling she needed to schedule a mammogram. There were no obvious reasons to worry, but…
Read MoreWhen cancer returned, Amal chose a team she could trust
When Amal felt a sudden crack in her back while playing tennis at age 49, she never imagined it would mark the beginning of a 15-year battle with a rare form of blood cancer. “I always brushed off my back pain,” she recalled. “Then one day I tried to return a serve and felt a…
Read MoreInova first in Virginia and Mid-Atlantic to use advanced fluorescent imaging technology to improve ovarian cancer surgery
FDA-approved technology helps surgeons visualize ovarian cancer in real time during surgery FAIRFAX, Va. – Inova is the first health system in Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic to use an FDA-approved fluorescent imaging technology to help surgeons better identify ovarian cancer during surgery, providing physicians with an additional tool to locate and remove as much cancer…
Read MoreInova Schar Cancer’s pulmonary nodule program saves lives
Study at a glance Inova’s incidental lung nodule program has shown a 76% reduction in time from identification to diagnosis compared to standard referral pathways. This study showed an improvement in early-stage diagnosis of lung cancer when identified through Inova’s incidental lung nodule program. • 9,303 patients identified with incidental lung nodules • 134-day reduction…
Read MoreInova Schar Cancer President John Deeken, MD, named to Modern Healthcare’s 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives List
FAIRFAX, Va. — John Deeken, MD, President of Inova Schar Cancer and co-director of the Inova Schar Head and Neck Cancer Program, has been named to Modern Healthcare’s 2026 list of the “50 Most Influential Clinical Executive.” This national recognition honors physician and clinical leaders whose impact extends beyond their own organizations to help shape…
Read MoreThe art of healing: Letta’s story of cancer and musical care
When you walk into Letta’s treatment room on infusion day, a small disco ball throws light across the walls and someone’s playing guitar. It doesn’t feel like a chemo suite. Letta calls it “Club Chemo.” This welcoming atmosphere is thanks, in part, to the Arts and Healing program at Inova Schar Cancer. By bringing music…
Read MoreInova Schar Cancer awarded funding to implement improved symptom monitoring for patients undergoing cancer treatment
Fairfax, VA – Inova Schar Cancer has been approved for a funding award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to implement electronic monitoring of patients’ self-reported symptoms during cancer treatment. Led by John Deeken, MD, President of Inova Schar Cancer, this project will expand the use of electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePROs), enabling patients to…
Read MoreA routine colonoscopy that saved a life: Lisa’s colorectal cancer story
For nearly five years, the changes to Lisa’s health were subtle enough to ignore. “I noticed a slow and unintentional weight loss,” Lisa said. “Along with it came loose stools and occasional nausea and vomiting, but interestingly, no pain or discomfort.” It wasn’t until she realized she had dropped back to her high school weight…
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