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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Treated Again For Cancer, NPR
Your Breast Cancer Treatment Questions, Answered
Lauren Mauro, MD, is a specialty care physician board-certified in internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology. She has a special interest in the management of breast cancer. She joins Inova Medical Group in April, 2019. A breast cancer diagnosis is a frightening and overwhelming experience. If you or someone you love is facing breast cancer,…
Read MoreTumor Test Predicts Response to First-Line Ovarian Cancer Treatment with 89 Percent Accuracy
Assay Based on 3D Spheroid Culture Would Direct Chemotherapy-resistant Women to Second-line Treatment Faster FAIRFAX, Virginia – A prospective, multi-center pilot study indicates that Ex Vivo 3D Cell Culture (EV3D) can accurately predict at diagnosis whether a patient’s ovarian cancer will respond to standard of care first-line treatment. Inova collaborated with KIYATEC, Inc., of Greenville,…
Read MoreInova Schar Cancer Institute Named 2019 Best Healthcare Project by “ENR MidAtlantic”
Recognizes Inova Schar for its innovative design and construction Fairfax, Virginia – Inova Schar Cancer Institute, a state-of-the-art cancer care destination in the DC Metro area and a department of Inova Fairfax Hospital, was recently named the 2019 ‘Best Healthcare Project’ in the region by ENR MidAtlantic, a leading engineering, design and construction publication. …
Read MoreBeyond medicine: Va. program offers free, ‘life-changing’ support for cancer patients, family, WTOP
StillBrave founder dedicating ultramarathon to children impacted by cancer, Good Morning Washington
“Tattoo Tom” Mitchell will take on the high-endurance ultramarathon for a fourth time, dedicating each mile to a child impacted by cancer. He joined us this morning alongside cancer survivor Loren Jewell and pediatric oncology Nurse Katie Healy, who are also taking part in the race.
Read MoreInova Schar Cancer Institute Hires Nursing Leader, Hematology Oncology Experts
Adds to Multidisciplinary Team of Cancer Care Providers July 18, 2019, Fairfax, Virginia – Inova Schar Cancer Institute, a state-of-the-art cancer care destination in the DC Metro area and a department of Inova Fairfax Hospital, has recruited four new expert cancer care providers to its growing team, including a Senior Director of Nursing, Nancy Bowles,…
Read MoreVR Meditation Can Ease Stress for Cancer Patients
Ephi Gravette is the Client Coordinator at Inova Medical Spa at Schar Cancer Institute. She has more than seven years of customer service experience in the retail industry and is passionate about helping others look and feel their best. Research shows that virtual reality (VR) meditation can ease stress and lower anxiety. The technology is…
Read MoreGet Screened for Colorectal Cancer
Inova provides options, such as colonoscopy, to patients Condition: Colorectal cancer, sometimes called colon cancer or bowel cancer, is a common form of cancer, affecting about 1 in 24 women and 1 in 22 men at some point in their lives. Screening Options: If you’re anxious about the thought of a colonoscopy, you have alternatives.…
Read MoreArt in Action for Cancer Care
Arts and Healing program makes a difference for cancer patients at Inova The Arts and Healing program at Inova Schar Cancer Institute (Inova Schar) promotes the healing power of the environment on those affected by cancer, both through art installations and clinical applications. Thoughtfully selected original art can be much more than a simple distraction;…
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