Posts Tagged ‘cancer’
In advance of World Ovarian Cancer Day, Inova Celebrates Receipt of Phase II Funding for the Consortium for Long-Term Survival from the Department of Defense Ovarian Cancer Research Program
Inova partners with coordinating center Massachusetts General Hospital and 14 other institutions to increase long-term survival rates for ovarian cancer patients. FALLS CHURCH, VA – May 6, 2016 – The Inova Schar Cancer Institute announces today, coinciding with World Ovarian Cancer Day, that the Consortium for Long-Term Survival has received Phase II funding. The consortium, co-led…
Read MoreGenetic Counselors In Growing Demand as Genetic Testing Takes Off
Benjamin D. Solomon leads the Medical Genomics Division at the Inova Translational Medicine Institute. He performs genome-based research to find the causes of patients’ genetic disorders and is also involved in the clinical care of patients with genetic conditions. He is board certified in clinical genetics and pediatrics. Read Dr. Solomon’s profile. Last year, a…
Read MoreInova Schar Cancer Institute Announces Formation of First Molecular Tumor Board in the Metro D.C. Area Where Patients and Their Families Participate
The Inova molecular tumor board aims to provide patients and their physicians access, information, education and advocacy FALLS CHURCH, VA – April 12, 2016 – The Inova Schar Cancer Institute announced today the formation of a molecular tumor board (MTB) comprised of physicians, oncologists, researchers, and genetic counselors. These experts convene weekly to analyze advanced and…
Read MoreNew Findings in Cancer Immunotherapy: Inova Experts Weigh In
Sekwon Jang, MD, is board certified in medical oncology, hematology and internal medicine. He serves as Inova’s director of Melanoma and Cutaneous Oncology Therapeutics and Research and director of quality at the Inova Schar Cancer Institute. He has a special interest in melanoma and other skin cancers. Read Dr. Jang’s profile. Thomas P. Conrads, PhD, recently…
Read MoreResearch Highlights New Directions for Lung Cancer Prevention and Treatment
Joan H. Schiller, MD, is internationally recognized for her work in lung cancer research and is founder and president of Free to Breathe, an advocacy organization dedicated to raising awareness of and funding for lung cancer. A new study by scientists at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has found that certain types of…
Read MoreColonoscopy comes just in time for local woman with undiagnosed colon cancer
Just in Time: A Screening Test Saved Her Life Mary Wyckoff had never had symptoms of colorectal cancer. Nor was she aware of any family history of the disease. Busy working, caring for her aging parents and helping her sons plan their weddings, there never seemed to be a good time to get a colonoscopy.…
Read MoreInova Dermatologist Helps Local Students Win Sun-Shade Grant to Improve Sun Safety and Prevent Melanoma
Suraj S. Venna, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and director of the Inova Melanoma and Skin Cancer Center. He has a particular interest in the prevention, detection and treatment of melanoma. Read Dr. Venna’s profile. Running around outside is one of the best parts of being a kid. But when children don’t have a place…
Read MoreInova Embraces Obama Administration “Moonshot” to Cure Cancer Initiative by Naming Thomas P. Conrads, PhD, to Cancer Research Team
FALLS CHURCH, VA – January 21, 2016 – At last week’s State of the Union address, President Obama brought renewed resolve to the fight to cure cancer, acknowledging that the scientific community is on the brink of significant break-throughs. He called for additional research, more funding, and collaboration among health systems, academic research institutions, private industry,…
Read MoreDavid Bowie and Liver Cancer: Bringing Awareness to the Disease and Promising New Treatments on the Horizon
Timothy L. Cannon, MD, is board certified in medical oncology, hematology and internal medicine. His specialty is managing gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Cannon emphasizes personalized care for his patients and is interested in pharmacogenomics as well as using technology to improve patients’ access to care. Read Dr. Cannon’s profile. Entertainment legend David Bowie’s death from liver…
Read MoreThe Pandemic of Vitamin D Deficiency: How to Make Sure You’re Getting Enough
Patricia Lucey, MD, is board-certified in dermatology. She completed a fellowship in cutaneous oncology/melanoma, focusing on detecting and managing melanoma and other skin cancers. Dr. Lucey is especially interested in early detection of melanoma and providing thorough skin cancer screenings. She educates patients and families about the importance of regular screening and the dangers of…
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