OncLive State of the Science Summit – Breast and Lung Cancer Event, March 2024
We had a wonderful turnout at the recent OncLive State of the Science Summit – Breast and Lung Cancer Event. “Oncology is a field in revolution. An event like this OncLive gathering helps inform practitioners of both the current best practices as well as potential future paths.” said Dr. Amit Sarma, Medical Oncologist, “Dr’s. Singh, […]
Podcast Today! How new technology and insights are impacting breast cancer treatment – David Weintritt, MD, FACS
Live Podcast today! https://www.linkedin.com/…/hownewtechnologyand…/theater/
Building Connections: A Breast Cancer Support Group – RSVP Today
REGISTER TODAY – The Connections Support Group is offering one final session in the winter series, this will take place on Tuesday, February 6th from 1:00pm-2:00pm. The Building Connections Support Group, led by Casey Nelson, MSW will guide Virginia Cancer Specialists patients with breast cancer through reflective activities and conversations to foster growth towards reaching […]
Redefining Cancer Treatment With Personalized Medicine and Early Intervention – Geoffrey Moorer, MD
Trends in the treatment for patients with cancer are shifting towards earlier intervention, with effective therapies like immunotherapy moving into neoadjuvant stages for improved outcomes. However, Geoffrey D. Moorer, MD, believes that challenges remain in ensuring wider access to sequencing and overcoming data complexity. While the future holds immense potential for artificial intelligence to revolutionize […]
Understanding the Role of Palliative Care in Cancer Treatment – Muhammad Siddiqui, MD
Role of Palliative Care in Cancer Treatment In an interview with Targeted Oncology, Muhammad Siddiqui, MD, explained the role that palliative medicine plays in a cancer treatment plan and how oncologists and palliative care physicians can work together in patients’ best interests. Palliative care physicians work to improve the quality-of-life of patients with serious or […]
Nutrition Spotlight: Focus on the Big Picture for Reduced Cancer Risk
As a society, we can do better when it comes to healthy eating. Case in point – according to the USDA, the average Healthy Eating Index score (a measurement of overall diet quality) is 59 out of 100. Oftentimes, it takes a major event – such as being diagnosed with cancer or losing a loved […]
New Advances in Early-Stage Lung Cancer Treatment – Samantha DiBenedetto, MD
Lung cancer poses a significant healthcare challenge in the United States, with approximately 237,000 individuals newly diagnosed each year. Although the majority of cases are found at an advanced stage, approximately 25-35% of cases are detected early where surgery and chemotherapy can be effective treatment options. Despite these efforts, disease recurrence rates remain high, impacting […]