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Defying the Odds – Yvonne Lee

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  Defying the Odds: How Faith, Expert Cancer Care, and Determination Helped Yvonne Lee Find Her Purpose Featured on CBS Sports Network, Yvonne Lee’s inspiring journey reminds us that while cancer may change a person’s path, it doesn’t have to define their future. Defying the Odds: Yvonne Lee’s Inspiring Cancer Journey Some stories stay with […]

Muscle Mass Matters in Cancer Care and GLP-1 Therapy

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As GLP-1 medications transform weight loss, Virginia Cancer Specialists breast surgeon, David Weintritt, MD, and Kristin Lupton, PA, are raising an important point: the number on the scale doesn’t tell the whole story. For patients with cancer, preserving muscle mass—not just losing weight—can significantly impact strength, treatment tolerance, and long-term outcomes. Learn why body composition […]

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

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fairfax, VA — May 19, 2026 — Virginia Cancer Specialists, 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 and […]

Weather Advisory: Monday, March 16, 2026

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Our practice is closely monitoring current and forecasted weather conditions. We have emergency preparedness plans and safety protocols in place to help ensure the safety of our patients, visitors, and staff. Appointments will proceed as scheduled unless you are contacted directly. If weather conditions impact your ability to attend your appointment or if you need […]