3+ week, 6+ day ago   (480+ words) 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. Oops, something went wrong U.S. markets open in 46m Nationally Recognized Lung Cancer Researcher…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (511+ words) For decades, public health campaigns have warned citizens about the dangers of smoking — yet in Virginia, smoke remained a hazard inside operating rooms until recently. Surgical smoke is generated when electrosurgical pencils or lasers are used to cut tissue and…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (383+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Over 360 people participated in the third annual Ruck Cancer 5K and 10K at Bells Mill Park in Chesapeake on Saturday. The event raised more than $20,000 for local firefighters battling occupational cancer. The Ruck Cancer 5k and 10k aims to raise awareness and…...

5+ mon, 4+ day ago   (714+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (WTKR)- Be it as a player or a coach, Jenna Wilson has always been on the softball field. A Smithfield native who played her college ball at East Carolina, she landed at Virginia Wesleyan as an assistant…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago   (338+ words) CHESTER, Va. — A 16-year-old Chester boy battling a rare form of cancer received a Christmas surprise when Make-A-Wish and CBS 6 teamed up with help from Virginia Credit Union. Riley Oldaker was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma in January after complaining of…...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago   (247+ words) Recognizing the importance of a healthy diet to reduce the risk of certain cancers, VMFH will also be distributing Crucial Catch vouchers at the Seahawks' Oct. 20 game. Vouchers will be good at any Pacific Northwest Safeway location, for the purchase…...