Posts Tagged ‘breast cancer awareness’
Better Together
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…
Read MoreMoving 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…
Read MoreGetting the Best Breast Care
Sara Bruce, MD, is a breast surgeon at Inova Schar Cancer Institute. A quarterback can’t make a touchdown without his teammates. In order to score on the field, you need a quarterback to throw the ball, a receiver to catch it and a defensive team to make sure the receiver reaches the end zone. Cancer is…
Read MoreShould You Go 3D for Mammogram Screening?
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…
Read MoreNutrition and Breast Cancer: Lifestyle Choices to Reduce Your Risk
Lauren Fay, RD, CSO, LD, CNSC is a registered dietitian and certified oncology nutrition specialist at 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. Research shows a definitive link between cancer risk and what’s on your plate.…
Read MoreJacqui Jeras discusses breast cancer risk, ABC 7, October 1, 2013
Good Morning Washington’s Jacqui Jeras discusses her breast cancer risk and her decision to receive a preventative double mastectomy from Costanza Cocilovo, breast surgeon with Inova Breast Care Institute. (October 1, 2013)
Read MoreInova Medical Group Breast Surgeon, Dr. Sara Bruce, Spoke on WUSA9 about BRCA Gene
Dr. Sara Bruce, Breast Surgeon with Inova Medical Group, spoke to WUSA9 about the importance of the BRCA gene discovery on September 30, 2013.
Read MoreDr. Costanza Cocilovo, Medical Director of Inova Breast Care Institute, Spoke on WUSA9 about BRCA Gene Discovery
Dr. Costanza Cocilovo, Medical Director of Inova Breast Care Institute, spoke to WUSA9 about the discovery of the BRCA gene on September 30, 2013.
Read MoreOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Inova is your Link to Pink ALEXANDRIA, VA – (October 3, 2012) – To celebrate the growing awareness around breast cancer, Inova Breast Care Institute is hosting several events throughout October. Free Screening Mammogram Day Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012 (please note free mammogram event is not occurring in 2013). Available at all the following locations:…
Read MoreOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Inova Loudoun Hospital is your Link to Pink LEESBURG, VA – (October 1, 2012) – To celebrate the growing awareness around breast cancer, Inova Breast Care Institute is hosting two events at Inova Loudoun Hospital in October. Breast Cancer Retreat ~ Survivorship: Thriving through Integrative Strategies on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 9:15 a.m. – 3:00…
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