32 Physicians and Surgeons from Virginia Cancer Specialists Named as NorthernVirginia Magazine’s 2025 Top Doctors
Nominated by their medical peers, 32 physicians from Virginia Cancer Specialists were honored as NorthernVirginia magazine’s 2025 Top Doctor winners. FAIRFAX, Va., February 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Virginia Cancer Specialists, the largest private cancer practice in Northern Virginia, announced that 32 physicians have been named as 2025 Top Doctors by NorthernVirginia magazine, as nominated by […]
26 Physicians from Virginia Cancer Specialists Named to Washingtonian Magazine’s Top Doctors List 2024
Medical peers voted 26 Northern Virginia physicians and surgeons from Virginia Cancer Specialists to Washingtonian magazine’s 2024 Top Doctors list. FAIRFAX, Va., January 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Virginia Cancer Specialists, the largest private cancer practice in Northern Virginia, is pleased to announce that 26 of its physicians and surgeons have been recognized as 2024 Top […]
Navigating Breast Cancer Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide to Curing Breast Cancer While Optimally Preserving Your Body Image – Matthew T. Hueman, MD, FACS, FSSO
Introduction: Matthew T. Hueman, MD, FACS, FSSO, Breast Surgeon Facing a breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, but understanding the various surgical options available can empower you to make informed decisions that align with your health goals and body image. In this blog, we will explore different types of breast cancer surgery. For most women […]
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 […]
2024 MID-ATLANTIC Blood Cancer Conference – Saturday, November 9, 2024, Dipti Patel-Donnelly, MD, Virginia Cancer Specialists
Join Virginia Cancer Specialists at the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Blood Cancer Conference – Saturday, November 9, 2024 Guest Speaker Dipti Patel-Donnelly, MD Medical Oncologist – Multiple Myeloma
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 […]
Understanding PSMA PET Scans: A Game-Changer in Prostate Cancer Detection – Tejas Suresh, MD
PSMA PET scans represent a significant advancement in prostate cancer diagnosis. This diagnostic tool employs positron emission tomography (PET) imaging to detect prostate cancer cells throughout the body. The key component here is PSMA, or prostate-specific membrane antigen, a protein found on the surface of prostate cancer cells. How PSMA PET Scans Work PSMA […]
Virginia Cancer Specialists Welcomes Medical Oncologist, Kevin Diasti, MD, to Meet the Growing Demand in Western Fairfax County and Loudoun County, Virginia
Virginia Cancer Specialists, named #1 physician practice in Virginia for cancer by Castle Connolly, which represents the top 7% of all practicing physicians nationwide, is devoted to fighting cancer and diseases of the blood by offering access to the most current treatment protocols, largest clinical trial portfolio in the Mid-Atlantic, and comprehensive, compassionate care, all available […]
FDA Approves New Shield Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer Screening: What You Need to Know, Keeran Sampat, MD
The FDA has approved a new blood test for colorectal cancer named Shield, developed by Guardant Health. This test, which requires only a blood sample, detects early-stage cancers and some polyps by identifying DNA fragments shed by cancer cells. Shield is designed for individuals aged 45 and older who are at average risk for colon […]
New Treatment Breakthrough: Amivantamab Plus Lazertinib for Advanced Lung Cancer – Timothy A. McCarthy, MD
A groundbreaking study published in June 2024 in The New England Journal of Medicine has introduced a promising new treatment for a specific type of advanced lung cancer. The research, co-authored by Alex Spira, MD, PhD, FACP, FACSO, Medical Oncologist and Co-Director of The Virginia Cancer Specialists Research Institute, highlights the combination of two drugs, […]