Posts Tagged ‘breast cancer’
Research Breakthroughs: Advances in Breast Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment
Mary J. Wilkinson, MD, is a medical oncologist. She is board- certified in medical oncology, internal medicine and hematology and has a special interest in breast cancer. A breast cancer diagnosis is always unwelcome news, but new advances in detection and treatment are leading to improvements in cancer care and quality of life. Here are…
Read MoreFor some breast cancer patients at Inova Fair Oaks, a time-saving treatment is welcome
Convenience Counts: IORT for Breast Cancer For women with early stage breast cancer, a lumpectomy followed by radiation therapy has been shown to be an effective treatment. For some women, however, undergoing radiation five days a week for up to six weeks is fatiguing and difficult to negotiate with work and family obligations. Now, physicians…
Read MoreWant to lower your breast cancer risk? Here’s what you should know.
Mei Firestone, MD, is board certified in medical oncology, hematology and internal medicine. She treats all types of cancers and malignant blood disorders, with a focus on breast and gynecological malignancies. Dr. Firestone cares for patients at Inova Loudoun Hospital. Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women: 1 in 8 women will…
Read MoreNew Lymph Node Mapping Breast Cancer Procedure Debuts in Alexandria, VA (WUSA 9)
ALEXANDRIA, VA. (WUSA9) – Has the cancer spread? That’s the fear for anyone who is fighting breast cancer. But a new procedure called Spy Phi is helping to answer the question and save lives. Watch more.
Read MoreInova Alexandria’s all-female breast cancer team offers expert treatment and support at every step
Plan of Attack The expert, all-female breast care team at Inova Alexandria Hospital — from surgeons and radiologists to dieticians, a genetics counselor and nurse navigators — ensures that patients feel supported every step of the way. Receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer can be overwhelming, not to mention scary. That’s why the health professionals at…
Read MoreLife After Breast Cancer: 7 Ways to Move Forward and Live Well
Sage Bolte, PhD, LCSW, OSW-C, CST, is a licensed clinical social worker and executive director of Life with Cancer, which provides support and education to anyone affected by cancer. Life With Cancer is a program of Inova Health System. In addition to her role as director, Bolte provides individual, couples and family counseling and facilitates…
Read MoreTake control: Breast Cancer Prevention and Screening Are in Your Hands
Kirsten K. Edmiston, MD, is board certified in surgery, specializing in breast cancer and breast surgery. She is a member of the Inova Breast Care Center. Read Dr. Edmiston’s profile. What does October mean to you? To me, Breast Cancer Awareness Month offers an extra reason to tune into your health and spend some time…
Read MoreGenetic Testing For Breast Cancer: 7 Common Questions Answered
Sarah Ruppert, MS, CGC, is a certified genetic counselor. Genetic testing has become an important part of medicine, and new tests for cancer-related genes are developed every year. If you’re wondering whether you should get tested, the answers to these common questions might help. What can a genetic test tell me? Genetic testing isn’t a…
Read More6 Breast Cancer Facts That Might Surprise You
Costanza Cocilovo, MD, is board certified in surgery, specializing in breast cancer and breast surgery. She is the medical director of the Inova Breast Care Center. Read Dr. Cocilovo’s profile. Even though October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, chances are you’re already aware of the disease: After all, one in eight women in the United…
Read MoreInova Loudoun Hospital Life with Cancer and Loudoun Breast Health Network to Host Annual Free Community Event
Free Community Event: Breast Cancer Survivors’ Retreat LEESBURG, VA – October 5, 2016 – To commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Loudoun County, the Inova Loudoun Hospital Life with Cancer and Loudoun Breast Health Network are hosting Pathways to Survivorship: A Breast Cancer Survivors’ Retreat on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at…
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