Latest News & Insights
Catch up on announcements, research highlights, and insights from the Virginia Cancer Specialists team.
6 months ago
Sarcoma Strong Run/Walk August 12th -14th Engage. Encourage. inspire. Sarcoma Strong – dedicated to raising awareness of Sarcoma, supporting our Sarcoma warriors & families, and raising funds to fuel research. Virtual Event Join Team
One in eight fathers, sons, husbands, brothers, partners, and friends will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, including 7,150 men in the Capital Area this year alone. Our team is participating in the 2022 ZERO
Adagrasib Elicits Deep and Durable Responses in Pretreated KRAS G12C–Mutant NSCLC https://www.onclive.com/view/adagrasib-elicits-deep-and-durable-responses-in-pretreated-kras-g12c-mutant-nsclc At the meeting, Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD, FACP, co-director of Virginia Cancer Specialists Research Institute, director of the Thoracic and Phase
Investigators from US Oncology Research, The US Oncology Network and Ontada Present Data Highlighting Key Advances and Insights at the 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting Dr. Alexander Spira giving his presentation
This is the third installment of four in our series to address frequently asked questions about diet and nutrition after cancer diagnosis. The first article “Eating to Gain Weight Back with Cancer” covered how
Today, Friday May 20th is International Clinical Trial Day. On this day in 1747, Dr James Lind started the first clinical trial ever, of the use of citrus fruits to eliminate scurvy – it
4 years ago
Happy 2022 Nurses Week: It’s time to recognize the invaluable work that nurses do. Virginia Cancer Specialists would like to honor our nurses for their dedication and compassion to our patients and their families.
4 years ago
COVID19 Update: For your safety, you will be asked to use a mask, if you do not have one, a mask will be provided. If a person presents with a temperature, you will be
5 months ago
April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day. Virginia Cancer Specialists recognizes the importance of talking with patients and families about their goals of care. Completing advance directives is an important task in ensuring that
5 months ago
It’s age-old wisdom that healthy eating and regular physical activity are key to feeling our best. This month, the American Cancer Society (ACS) released a report evaluating the current science of food and activity