Posts Tagged ‘breast specialists’
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 MoreUnderstanding Risk: The First Step in Breast Cancer Prevention
Rebecca Kaltman, MD is a board-certified hematologist oncologist. She serves as the Medical Director of the Inova Saville Cancer Screening and Prevention Center. If there was just one thing I could say to a woman who asked me what she should do to prevent breast cancer, it would be simple: Know your risk. Knowing your…
Read MoreIs Radiation Necessary After Breast Cancer Surgery?
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is a cancer that forms in the cells that line the milk ducts, and it accounts for 20% of new breast cancer diagnoses. The most common treatment is breast-conserving surgery to remove the cancerous tissue. While only a small percentage of women experience an invasive cancer event following surgery, radiation…
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