6 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…

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Inova Performs First Regional Lymph Node Transplant

Gives new lease on life to woman with Lymphedema FALLS CHURCH, VA – (January 24, 2013) – The Inova Breast Care Institute performed the first lymph node transplant in the region. This groundbreaking procedure was performed by Drs. Alex Mesbahi and Mark Venturi at Inova Fairfax Hospital. Alexandria resident Viola Karbo was the first recipient…

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Inova Breast Care Institute at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Holds Breast Health Education Series

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Local Boutiques Partner to Provide Breast Health Events for Community Alexandria, VA – (February 11, 2011) – Inova Breast Care Institute at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital will be partnering with local Alexandria boutiques to provide a breast health series. This year-long series will include breast care experts who will discuss exercise and healthy eating habits…

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Inova Breast Care Institute Kicks Off Annual Breast Health Awareness Campaign

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Inova’s ‘Link to Pink’ Offers Free E-Newsletter and Breast Health Events Falls Church, VA –  (September 16, 2010) – In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Inova’s Breast Care Institute will hold breast health events throughout Northern Virginia from September to November. Events will include breast health lectures, a shopping day to benefit cancer…

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