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Colonoscopy comes just in time for local woman with undiagnosed colon cancer
Just in Time: A Screening Test Saved Her Life Mary Wyckoff had never had symptoms of colorectal cancer. Nor was she aware of any family history of the disease. Busy working, caring for her aging parents and helping her sons plan their weddings, there never seemed to be a good time to get a colonoscopy.…
Read MoreInova Embraces Obama Administration “Moonshot” to Cure Cancer Initiative by Naming Thomas P. Conrads, PhD, to Cancer Research Team
FALLS CHURCH, VA – January 21, 2016 – At last week’s State of the Union address, President Obama brought renewed resolve to the fight to cure cancer, acknowledging that the scientific community is on the brink of significant break-throughs. He called for additional research, more funding, and collaboration among health systems, academic research institutions, private industry,…
Read MoreDavid Bowie and Liver Cancer: Bringing Awareness to the Disease and Promising New Treatments on the Horizon
Timothy L. Cannon, MD, is board certified in medical oncology, hematology and internal medicine. His specialty is managing gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Cannon emphasizes personalized care for his patients and is interested in pharmacogenomics as well as using technology to improve patients’ access to care. Read Dr. Cannon’s profile. Entertainment legend David Bowie’s death from liver…
Read MorePatients, Families Find Relief Through ‘Life with Cancer’, Falls Church News-Press, January 7, 2016
Free classes ranging from zumba to knitting to writing are available in Fairfax County for adults, teens and young children who are cancer survivors, patients, family members, siblings or caregivers. Read more. TweetPinShare0 Shares
Read MoreUterine Cancer Rates on the Rise, Cancer Today, January 4, 2016
G. Larry Maxwell, a gynecologic oncologist at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia, whose research includes studies on racial disparities, agrees that biology could be a factor. “The aggressive tumors seen in African-American women seem to be more resistant to chemotherapy,” says Maxwell, “and they appear to have differences in response to treatment.” He…
Read MoreInova’s Life with Cancer Program Wins National Award for Lung Cancer Support Group
Carrie Friedman RN, BS, OCN, is a manager of Oncology Navigation and Counseling at the Inova Life with Cancer™ program, a program within the Inova Dwight and Martha Schar Cancer Institute. She co-facilitates the Inova Life with Cancer lung cancer support group. Meet Carrie. David McGinness, LCSW, is an oncology social worker and therapist at…
Read MoreInova Dwight and Martha Schar Cancer Institute is First Cancer Center in the World to Achieve Four-year Accreditation for Radiation Oncology Services from ASTRO’s Accreditation Program for Excellence (APEx®)
FALLS CHURCH, VA – December 21, 2015—Inova Dwight and Martha Schar Cancer Institute has demonstrated compliance with the standards of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Accreditation Program for Excellence (APEx®), effective September 1, 2015, for a four-year accreditation of their radiation oncology services. They are the first Cancer Center in the world to…
Read MoreBreast Cancer Awareness: It’s Not Just for October
Beating Breast Cancer Although October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it’s crucial to not ignore monthly breast self-exams and a regular checkup with your gynecologist or primary care doctor. Additionally, most medical authorities recommend having regular mammograms, starting at age 40. (This recommendation varies; some medical organizations recommend following different guidelines.) Women 30 years and…
Read MoreInova Dwight and Martha Schar Cancer Institute Names Leading Experts in Cancer Care, Research and Administration
Inova Dwight and Martha Schar Cancer Institute (ISCI) names Jeanny Aragon-Ching, MD, Clinical Program Director of Genitourinary Cancers and (ISCI) names Thomas Graves, FACHE, Vice President for Cancer Services and ISCI Associate Director for Administration FALLS CHURCH, VA – October 28, 2015 – Inova today announced the addition of two leaders who will bring new…
Read MoreMammogram at 45? American Cancer Society says wait, but it’s personal
Costanza Cocilovo, MD, FACS, D’Aniello Chair, Breast Surgery, is board certified in surgery and fellowship trained in breast surgery. She serves as the medical director of Inova Breast Surgery. Dr. Cocilovo has numerous publications in national journals and surgical textbooks, has presented nationally on topics in breast surgery and has been involved in numerous research projects.…
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