Posts Tagged ‘breastcancer’
Debunking breast cancer myths
Costanza Cocilovo, MD, FACS 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. She practices at…
Read MoreInova’s Breast Cancer Team Takes a New Look at Hormone Therapy Treatment
A group of six Inova physicians have published a paper in the Annals of Surgical Oncology that could lead to re-thinking of treatment practices for individuals with breast cancer. The paper, published in November 2020, details the results of a systemic literature review that included over 6,000 patient cases. READ THE REPORT: Axillary Response in…
Read MoreBetter 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 MoreImproved Breast Cancer Care at Inova
Inova offers new technology to increase ease, speed of mammograms Getting a mammogram is not the most comfortable experience for women. In addition to the anxiety that it can trigger, the screening itself can cause physical discomfort. For these reasons, Inova takes steps to update its technology to provide the best possible experience. Comfortable Equipment:…
Read MoreLiving with Cancer and Staying Healthy During the Holidays
Top tips from Inova Life with Cancer experts: How reducing stress, eating well and staying active can make it easier to enjoy the holidays With Lauren Fay, RD, CSO, CNSC; Susan Gilmore, MS, ACSM; and Alexandra Russo, MSW, LCSW The holiday season can be a stressful time for anyone. For those living with and battling cancer, it…
Read MoreOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Inova Loudoun Hospital Life with Cancer and Loudoun Breast Health Network to Host Annual Free Community Event: Breast Cancer Survivors’ Retreat
Inova Loudoun Hospital Life with Cancer and Loudoun Breast Health Network to Host Annual Free Community Event: Breast Cancer Survivors’ Retreat LEESBURG, VA – To commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Loudoun County, Inova Loudoun Hospital Life with Cancer and the Loudoun Breast Health Network are hosting Pathways to Survivorship: A Breast Cancer Survivors’ Retreat…
Read MoreLumpectomy: Who’s a Candidate?
Dr. Shannon Lehr is a board certified and fellowship trained breast surgeon with 20 years of experience caring for patients with breast cancer. Dr. Lehr is the Medical Director of Breast Care Consultants of Northern Virginia and the Inova Breast Care Program at Inova Loudoun Hospital. A lumpectomy (also called a partial mastectomy) is…
Read MoreDr. David Weintritt at Inova pioneers SPY Imaging for breast cancer surgery
SPYing on Breast Cancer Inova is the first in the world to use a groundbreaking technique that reduces complications during breast reconstruction To improve outcomes in breast cancer surgery, a surgeon at the Breast Cancer Program at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital has added a new tool in the fight. Known as the SPY Portable Handheld Imaging…
Read MoreMammograms 101: Your Guide to Breast Imaging
Stephanie Carr, RT (R) (M), is a registered radiologic technologist with specialized training in mammography. She is the Mammography Team Leader for Inova Loudoun Hospital and ILH’s associated outpatient imaging centers in Ashburn, Leesburg and Dulles South. This month, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, why not take a cue from the pink…
Read MoreWhat Comes Next? Surviving & Thriving After Breast Cancer
Alexandra Russo, MSW, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and oncology therapist at Life With Cancer, a program of the Inova Schar Cancer Institute that aims to enhance the quality of life for those with cancer by providing education, information and support. Reaching the end of breast cancer treatment is a major milestone.…
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