The Inova Schar Cancer Institute, together with the Department of Advanced Radiation Oncology and Proton Therapy team, participates in groundbreaking research and clinical trials that are paving the way for new treatments for adult and pediatric cancers. This team of researchers is continually striving to find better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer expanding across a variety of different cancer disease groups. In collaboration with leading academic institutions, our numerous clinical trials could make a difference in your treatment plan, as well as those for future patients.

Before Treatment Once a cancer diagnosis has been made, a team of specialists will work together to recommend the best treatment for you. That team will likely consist of a: Surgeon Medical Oncologist Radiation Oncologist Primary Care Doctor In some cases, your cancer will need to be treated by using more than one type of treatment. For example, if you have breast cancer, you might have surgery to remove the tumor (by a surgeon), then have radiation therapy to destroy any remaining cancer cells in or near your breast (by a radiation oncologist).

Chronic Pain Chronic pain is different from acute pain. Typically, pain that lasts longer than three months is considered chronic pain and should be evaluated by a physician. We recognize this difference, and our customized treatment plan will reflect the different approach that individuals living with chronic pain often need. Over-the-counter pain medications are often not adequate to treat chronic pain. Chronic pain is a multifaceted problem that requires input from more than one specialist.