1. Lung Cancer Screening and Prevention

    Importance of Lung Cancer Screening Symptoms of lung cancer include constant chest pain; shortness of breath; recurring lung infections, such as pneumonia or bronchitis; bloody or rust-colored sputum; swelling of the neck and face; pain and weakness in the shoulder, arm, or hand; and a fever for unknown reasons. Adults ages 50 to 80 who have a 20 pack-year smoking history and currently smoke, or have quit within the past 15 years, are the most likely to develop lung cancer.

  4. Thyroid Cancer Screening and Prevention

    While most thyroid gland nodules are non-cancerous, others are not and those may spread into nearby tissues and other parts of the body. Importance of Thyroid Cancer Screening Patients with a family history of thyroid cancer are encouraged to get screened. Even if a person has a risk factor for thyroid cancer, it is very hard to know how much it may contribute to the cancer.

  5. Specialty Cancer Programs

    Advanced Cancer Care Specialty Programs Inova Schar Cancer Institute, with access points at all five Inova hospitals, is at the forefront of cancer diagnosis and treatment. Our state-of-the-art specialty oncology technology is complemented by the expertise and compassion of multi-disciplinary specialists and other clinicians dedicated to the health and welfare of patients with cancer and their families. While Inova Schar Cancer Institute treats all cancers, the following multidisciplinary programs are offered at Inova.

  6. Inova Breast Cancer Program

    Submitted by centretek on Sat, 10/15/2022 - 09:13
    Your Breast Care Expert Is Ready To Answer Your Questions Inova's breast cancer program is a nationally recognized treatment program that provides breast cancer care from risk assessment and prevention to diagnosis and treatment. This program at Inova Schar Cancer Institute provides highly specialized breast cancer care convenient to you, with multiple locations throughout Northern Virginia. Your individual care is coordinated with our team of breast experts, including breast navigators, surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, and pathologists, making your care seamless.

  8. Inova Colorectal Cancer Program

    Submitted by centretek on Sat, 10/15/2022 - 09:13
    Inova Colorectal Cancer Program Caring for colorectal cancer requires excellent, coordinated care from multiple oncology specialists. Our team of specialty trained colorectal surgeons, medical oncologists, and radiation oncologists work together to develop your personalized treatment plan. Our care coordination is provided through a multidisciplinary approach through our partnership with Fairfax Colon and Rectal Surgery, PC®, along with our medical and radiation oncologists at the same location, all seeing new patients at the same time together.

  9. Inova Colorectal Cancer Program - Conditions and Treatments

    Colorectal Cancer Conditions and Treatments Colorectal cancer is malignant cells found in the colon or rectum. The colon and the rectum are part of the large intestine in the digestive system. Colon and rectal cancers share common features and are often called colorectal cancer. Cancerous tumors found in the colon or rectum may also spread to other parts of the body.
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