Better Together

mammogram

This October, encourage a friend to join you in getting a mammogram It’s not the typical brunch or shopping date that you would normally take with a close girlfriend, but it is an activity that can be vital to your everyday life. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a perfect time to get an…

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Moving Through Cancer Treatment

Caitlin Sweeney, PT, DPT, OCS, CLT is a physical therapist at Inova Physical Therapy Centers and Life With Cancer, a program of Inova Schar Cancer Institute that enhances the quality of life for those with cancer by providing education, information and support free of charge. She specializes in oncology rehabilitation and treatment of lymphedema. When you…

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Getting the best breast care

Sara Bruce, MD, is a board certified surgeon and fellowship trained breast surgical oncologist. She serves as medical director of the Inova Breast Cancer Program at Inova Alexandria Hospital and practices at Inova Breast Surgery – Beauregard. A quarterback can’t make a touchdown without his teammates. In order to score on the field, you need…

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Should You Go 3D for Mammogram Screening?

3D Mammogram

Monjari Gillian, MD is a diagnostic radiologist at Inova Schar Cancer Institute. The research is clear: Annual breast cancer screening with mammography can reduce deaths from breast cancer by up to 40 percent. Even more good news: With the increasing availability of 3D tomosynthesis (3D mammography), breast cancer is detected earlier at its most treatable stage. 3D…

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