Virginia Cancer Specialists Welcomes Etan R. Aber, MD, PhD, to the Research Institute as a Medical Oncologist

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fairfax, VA — May 19, 2026 — Virginia Cancer Specialists (VCS), Virginia’s largest and most comprehensive community cancer practice, is pleased to announce that Etan R. Aber, MD, PhD, has joined the practice as a medical oncologist in the Virginia Cancer Specialists Research Institute, further advancing the practice’s nationally recognized clinical trials […]

Breakthrough Targeted Therapy Shows Promise for KRAS-Mutated Pancreatic Cancer, with Virginia Cancer Specialists and NEXT Oncology Playing Key Role

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Breakthrough Targeted Therapy Shows Promise for KRAS-Mutated Pancreatic Cancer, with Virginia Cancer Specialists and NEXT Oncology Playing Key Role Fairfax, VA — May 12, 2026 — Virginia Cancer Specialists announced today its participation as a leading clinical trial site in a landmark study evaluating daraxonrasib, a first-in-class targeted oral therapy for patients […]

New OncoTalks Episode: Advancing Biomarker Testing in NSCLC – Dr. Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD, FACP, FASCO

Virginia Cancer Specialists is pleased to share a new episode of OncoTalks featuring our own Dr. Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD, FACP, FASCO—Co-Director of the Virginia Cancer Specialists Research Institute and Director of the Thoracic and Phase I Program. In this episode, host Dr. Ira Zackon joins Dr. Spira for an in-depth discussion on the […]

Bringing Advanced Cancer Care Closer to Home at Reston Hospital

For patients facing cancer, access to advanced care close to home can make a powerful difference. In a recent video interview filmed at Reston Hospital, Dr. Christina Brzezniak and Dr. Mitul Gandhi discuss why community-based cancer care—including access to the latest therapies—is so important for patients and their families. Dr. Brzezniak brings light to Reston […]

Improved Survival with a Chemotherapy Free Option for EGFR Mutated Lung Cancer

Living with advanced non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) driven by mutations in the EGFR gene can feel overwhelming. For many patients, treatment has meant targeted therapy with the gold standard osimertinib, an oral targeted therapy directed toward the EGFR mutated tumor cells.  Data from the large MARIPOSA trial published in September 2025 in The New […]

Research is Hope. Hope for Today. Hope for Tomorrow.

At Virginia Cancer Specialists, research isn’t just a part of what we do — it’s the cornerstone of our mission to provide the best available care for every patient. With +200 active clinical trials across Phase 1-3, we’re proud to offer patients access to innovative investigational therapies – often unavailable to the general public. From […]

Honoring Breast Cancer Awareness – Meet Two Leaders in Personalized Care

We are proud to spotlight  Elizabeth Feldman, MD, FACS , Breast Surgeon, and  Shruti Tiwari, MD Medical Oncologist, Breast Cancer Specialist –  who bring both expertise and compassion to every patient interaction. Dr. Tiwari and Dr. Feldman who were recently featured in the Washingtonian magazine, provide individualized care for patients with breast cancer and benign breast […]

Virginia Cancer Specialists Initiates First Radiopharmaceutical Clinical Trial of Its Kind, Promising New Hope for Patients

A cornerstone of the state-of-the-art cancer center, Virginia Cancer Specialists, The Virginia Cancer Specialists Research Institute continues to invest in advancing cancer care through groundbreaking research, innovative solutions, and transformative education and leadership.   Fairfax, Va., Nov 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Virginia Cancer Specialists, the largest private cancer practice in Northern Virginia and a leader […]

Renowned Breast Surgeon, David Weintritt, MD, Leads Clinical Study for New FDA-Approved Technology in Breast Cancer Surgery that Can Reduce Debilitating Lymphedema to as Low as 5%

FAIRFAX, Va., October 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Virginia Cancer Specialists, the largest private cancer practice in Northern Virginia, and an affiliate of The US Oncology Network, announced today one of its renowned breast surgeons, David Weintritt, MD, known for his innovative surgical approaches, has been recognized for developing a protocol and leading a clinical study resulting in FDA approval for […]

Virginia Cancer Specialists Adds New Medical Oncologist, Danijela Jelovac, MD, to Meet Growing Demand for Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Specialization in Fairfax and Arlington, VA

The addition of Dr. Jelovac broadens the expertise and adds depth to Virginia Cancer Specialists’ knowledge base and patient care model. Virginia Cancer Specialists provides the full spectrum of state-of-the-art integrated advanced cancer care services, including: prevention and community outreach programs, detection and diagnosis services, and cutting-edge technologies and treatment options, as well as comprehensive […]