1. 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.

  2. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  7. Inova Colorectal Cancer Program - Patient Information

    What to Expect The physicians screen every referral in advance; if additional critical studies are needed prior to the multidisciplinary consultation, they will be arranged by our team. All patients are discussed in a multidisciplinary tumor conference the morning prior to their visit with a review of all pertinent radiologic studies and biopsy results (if applicable). Patients are seen by the medical oncologist, surgical oncologist and radiation oncologist on the same day and in the same office setting.

  9. Inova Gastrointestinal Cancer Program

    Submitted by centretek on Sat, 10/15/2022 - 09:13
    The Inova Gastrointestinal Cancer Program specializes in the treatment of cancer of the gastrointestinal tract malignancies. This includes cancers of the esophagus, pancreas, stomach, colon, rectum, anus, liver, biliary system and small intestine. Our care coordination is provided through a multidisciplinary approach where surgical, medical and radiation oncologists are at the same location, working on your personalized treatment plan.

  10. Inova Gastrointestinal Cancer Program - Conditions and Treatments

    Gastrointestinal Cancer can occur anywhere in the GI tract − from the esophagus to the anus. Most cancers that start in the GI tract, including most esophagus cancers, stomach cancers, and colon and rectum cancers, start in the gland cells that line almost all of the GI tract. If you are experiencing any symptoms of bleeding, pain or vomiting, it is important you consult a physician right away.
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