Payment Policy Update: Virginia Cancer Specialists Will No Longer Accept Cash
Beginning September 1, 2026, Virginia Cancer Specialists will no longer accept cash but continue to accept credit cards, debit cards, flexible spending account (FSA) cards, health savings account (HSA) cards, and personal checks. As part of our ongoing efforts to improve safety, streamline operations, and enhance the patient experience, cash will no longer be accepted […]
Nationally Recognized Lung Cancer Researcher and ASCO Young Investigator Award Honoree, Tina Roy, MD, Joins the Physician Team at Virginia Cancer Specialists
ARLINGTON, Va., August 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Virginia Cancer Specialists, the largest private oncology practice in Northern Virginia, is pleased to welcome Tina Roy, MD, board-certified medical oncologist and board-eligible hematologist, to its Arlington location. Dr. Roy provides comprehensive care for patients with cancer and blood disorders and has a special focus on lung cancer, including […]
Join Team Virginia Cancer Specialists at the 2026 MMRF Washington, D.C. Walk
Walk with us to help accelerate a cure for multiple myeloma! Virginia Cancer Specialists is proud to support the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) and its 2026 Washington, D.C. Walk at National Harbor. We invite our patients, families, friends, physicians, staff, and community members to join Team Virginia Cancer Specialists and make a difference in […]
Virginia Cancer Specialists Welcomes Medical Oncologist Ellery Altshuler, MD, to Fairfax
Expanded Expertise Strengthens Access to Advanced Cancer Care for Patients Across Northern Virginia FAIRFAX, Va., August 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Virginia Cancer Specialists, Northern Virginia’s largest private oncology practice, is pleased to welcome Ellery Altshuler, MD, a medical oncologist specializing in oncology and hematology, to its Fairfax Cancer Center. Dr. Altshuler’s arrival reflects the continued growth […]
Defying the Odds – Yvonne Lee
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 […]
Young Adults with Cancer Support Group Update – Cancellation for July 16th
Please note that our Young Adults with Cancer Support Group scheduled for Wednesday, July 16 has been canceled. The group will resume on Wednesday, August 20, and we look forward to seeing everyone then! Thank you for your understanding, and we wish everyone a safe and enjoyable summer.
Virginia Cancer Specialists Announces 21 Physicians Named to Washingtonian “Top Doctors” Hall of Fame
FAIRFAX, Va., June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Virginia Cancer Specialists is proud to announce that 21 of its physicians have been named to the Washingtonian “Top Doctors” Hall of Fame—an honor reserved for an elite group of physicians who have been consistently recognized by their peers as among the region’s best. This distinction reflects years […]
Muscle Mass Matters in Cancer Care and GLP-1 Therapy
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 […]
Celebrating Kristin Lupton, PA-C, Recipient of the 2026 Nueva Vida Compassionate Caregiver Award
We’re thrilled to celebrate Kristin Lupton, PA-C, from our Old Town Alexandria, VA, location, as the recipient of the 2026 Nueva Vida Compassionate Caregiver Award at the Swing to Bust Cancer event! Kristin’s dedication to compassionate, patient-centered care inspires us all and makes a lasting difference for every patient she serves. We are grateful for […]
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, 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 […]