Oncology Hematology of Loudoun and Reston

On this Memorial Day, please remember those that lost their lives in service to our country. Thank you to all our veterans and active service members for all you do to protect us.

[05/22/20]   We wish you a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!

Just as a reminder we will be closed on Monday, May 25th and will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th.

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S and is one of the most preventable. Share this post with your family and friends with a message to encourage protection from sun exposure.

#MySkinCancerJourney #SharetheFacts

Today is Clinical Trials Day. We want to recognize all the people involved in conducting clinical research every day to help improve our health.

#CTD2020 #BePartofResearch

Today we say goodbye to our colleague and friend, Morgan on her last day. We wish you well on your future endeavors!

On this last day of National Nurses Week, we again want to thank all our nurses during this trying time. We are so proud of the way you continued to provide excellent care and support to our patients. We appreciate you today and every day of the year!
#nursesweek #nurses

“Compassion. Expertise. Trust.” is the theme for this year’s Nurses Week. Our nurses lay the foundation for trust, which is a critical prerequisite for a successful patient relationship. Patients often comment about how much they love our nurses because they not only provide excellent care, they also lift the spirits of patients and offer support for family members. #nursesweek #nurses

Honoring all mothers today, enjoy your day! #MothersDay

“Compassion. Expertise. Trust.” is the theme for this year’s Nurses Week. Nurses are the backbone of our healthcare system, as patients continue to experience the best possible outcomes due to their expertise. #nursesweek #nurses

“Compassion. Expertise. Trust.” is the theme for this year’s Nurses Week, our nurses deliver the highest quality care with kindness and compassion to our patients and their families. #nursesweek #nurses

Thank you to all our nurses who devote their careers and lives to care for others. As we begin our celebration of Nurses Week, we wanted to say how much we appreciate what you do everyday for our patients. #nursesweek #nurses

May is National Cancer Research Month. In recognition we wanted to point out some common misconceptions about clinical trials. #CTD2020 #clinicaltrials #cancer

Approximately 24,000 people a year are diagnosed with primary central nervous system (CNS) tumors in the brain or spinal cord. Bring awareness by sharing this post with your family and friends.

Cancer treatment can cause a decrease in white blood cells, which is your body’s main way of defending against diseases and infection. The best way to prevent getting sick is to avoid being exposed to COVID-19. The CDC recommends that you stay at home, clean your hands often, avoid close contact, and cover your mouth and nose when around others. #COVID19 #coronavirus

The Oncology/Hematology of Loudoun and Reston Landsdowne team ensuring safety for patients, staff and physicians as we continue to provide high-quality cancer care during this pandemic. #COVID19 #Coronavirus

Tip for Coping with COVID-19: Stay Connected to Family & Friends

Remember to stay connected to your support network including your family and friends. Hosting a virtual dinner party or simply connecting via video conferencing are great ways to stay connected while practicing social distancing.
#COVID19 #Coronavirus

Telehealth services are now available connecting you to your providers with a simple web link using a computer or cell phone. For more information about telehealth services click here, https://hubs.ly/H0pyRNT0

Tip for Coping with COVID-19: Do things you enjoy
Listen to music, read books, stream a new show, use video chat to gather with family and friends to continue celebrating birthdays, holidays and special occasions.
#COVID19 #Coronavirus

Approximately 17,650 new cases of esophageal cancer cases were diagnosed last year. Symptoms include: trouble swallowing, unintended weight loss, cough, heartburn, burning in the chest or chest pain, regurgitation. Share this post with your family and friends.

Head and neck cancers are curable if caught early. Look for the symptoms: a lump in the neck, change in voice, a growth in the mouth, bringing up blood, swallowing problems, changes in skin and persistent ear ache. Increase awareness by sharing this post.

[04/10/20]   COVID-19 Update: we continue to safeguard the health and safety of our patients, physicians and staff and want to keep you informed about clinic updates related to coronavirus. Updates include: telehealth appointments are now available, we are still requesting no visitors in clinic except essential caregivers and everyone in clinic is required to wear a mask. Click here to read all the updates https://hubs.ly/H0pnKSZ0

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Testicular cancer is the leading cancer in men. Encourage your male family and friends to do self-exams. Increase awareness by sharing this post.

The American Red Cross is worried about potential blood shortages and is encouraging healthy donors to schedule an appointment to donate. Even with stay at home orders and social distancing, the American Red Cross stated that low blood supply is a public health issue and donating is considered essential. Learn more about how you can safely donate blood, https://hubs.ly/H0p7wmW0

Oncology/Hematology of Loudoun and Reston is OPEN and seeing patients.

In light of our current situation with the Coronavirus outbreak, it shows even more how much physicians dedicate their life to the well being of others. Thank you so much to all our physicians for your hard work and dedication to your patients.

During these unprecedented times, we want to praise our staff and all healthcare workers for their unwavering dedication. Our staff remains committed to ensuring that patients still have access to quality care and treatments while working together to keep our clinic safe. We are proud of their teamwork and thankful for their commitment to our patients.

The CDC is recommending Social Distancing to help manage the risk of potential exposure to COVID-19.

On behalf of the physicians and staff, we share this message to our patients and the community we serve: https://hubs.ly/H0nQJcj0

Talk to your family and friends and encourage colorectal screening for those over 50 years old. If everyone over 50 was screened regularly, 6 out 10 deaths could be prevented.

We are continuing efforts to safeguard the health and safety of our patients and staff as the COVID-19 coronavirus situation continues to evolve. The most current update can be found at https://hubs.ly/H0nFlLJ0.

The safety of our patients and staff is our highest priority. We have implemented procedures to prevent the spread of coronavirus and other illness. Until further notice, only patients and essential caregivers will be permitted in our clinics.

If you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms such as a fever above 102 degrees, cough, runny nose or if you feel short of breath, please call your primary care physician and call our office before you arrive for your scheduled appointment. We are asking all patients a series of questions to help identify anyone who may have been exposed to COVID-19 or who has signs and symptoms of respiratory illness. We appreciate your understanding and patience.

More information for patients is available here https://hubs.ly/H0nzCMs0

National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing good habits such as eating healthy and exercising.

INFORMATION FOR OUR PATIENTS ABOUT COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
The safety of our patients and staff is our highest priority. We continue to monitor COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and have implemented infection control procedures to help prevent the spread of illness in our clinics and offices. If you or your family members or caregivers are experiencing respiratory symptoms, such as fever, cough or shortness of breath, or if you have traveled or been in contact with anyone who has traveled outside of the U.S. and think you may have been exposed, please seek medical attention from your primary care provider or an urgent care center, and consider rescheduling your appointment.

Everyday preventive actions can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases. Click here to learn more: https://hubs.ly/H0nlclp0

Depression and loss of appetite are common symptoms among cancer patients. The personalized care plans that are developed for our patients include access to a wide range of supportive care management services provided by skilled and compassionate nurses, social workers and dieticians who can help improve overall health and well-being throughout treatment.