- The physicians screen every referral in advance; if additional critical studies are needed prior to the multidisciplinary consultation, they will be arranged by our team
- All patients are discussed in a multidisciplinary tumor conference the morning prior to their visit with a review of all pertinent radiologic studies and biopsy results (if applicable)
- The patients are seen by both the medical oncologist and the surgical oncologist on the same day and in the same office setting
- The recommendations are communicated to the referring physicians and further steps in care are facilitated by our patient care coordinator
What to Expect
Survivorship and Support
Inova's Life with Cancer® program helps you meet the challenges of living with cancer by providing you and your loved ones with education, information and support, free of charge, no matter where you live or receive treatment.
Explore the many ways that Life with Cancer can make your day-to-day life easier and help you connect with a community of people who face many of the same challenges you do.
Support Groups
Join other patients, survivors, family members and friends to discuss the challenges of living with head and neck cancer and its treatments. Specific topics change throughout each support group meeting.
Note: All in-person support groups are virtual until further notice.
Head and Neck Support Group meets the last Wednesday of each month, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
This group is open to patients, survivors and loved ones impacted by a diagnosis of head and neck cancer. Join us to connect with and learn from one another while discussing the challenges of diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. Registration is required. Please call Life with Cancer at 703-206-5433 or register online at www.lifewithcancer.org.