News

November 28, 2023

Sora Ely, MD, has joined the George Washington (GW) University Cancer Center and the GW Medical Faculty Associates as a Thoracic Surgeon.

November 17, 2023

Now that the leaves are changing color and the sun is tucking in behind the horizon earlier each evening,
viruses and colds are making their seasonal rounds. It’s a tough season for everyone, but it’s especially
problematic for cancer patients whose immune systems are already…

November 15, 2023

For many, it’s a season of joy. But for those dealing with a cancer diagnosis, whether it’s for the first time or an ongoing issue, the festive season may not be at the top of their lists.
What are the best ways patients and caregivers can cope with the dual stresses of the holidays and…

October 27, 2023

Jennifer Vaz, MD, joined the George Washington University (GW) Cancer
Center and the GW Medical Faculty Associates as a Gynecological Oncologist.

October 27, 2023

Fayez Estephan, MD, joined the George Washington (GW) University Cancer Center
and GW School of Medical and Health Sciences (SMHS) as Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division
of Hematology and Oncology

September 27, 2023

Lekhaj Daggubati, MD, MS has joined the George Washington (GW) University Cancer Center and The GW Medical Faculty Associates as Director of Surgical Neuro-Oncology.

June 16, 2023

The GW Cancer Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Pavani Chalasani, MD, MPH, to serve as the new director of the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology at the GW Medical Faculty Associates.

June 1, 2023

The George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) announced the selection of Hematology and Oncology Fellows, Walaa Aldhahri, MBBS, and Zoë McKinnell, MD, as the 2023 Albert L. Tucker and Elizabeth T. Tucker Postdoctoral Fellowship awardees.

March 28, 2023

A new combination drug treatment showed promising results in patients with pan-refractory, recurrent/metastatic head and neck cancer, according to a study published today in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

March 7, 2023

Elmer Huerta, MD, MPH, director of the Cancer Preventorium at the George Washington University Cancer Center, has been invited to participate in the White House Cancer Moonshot Colorectal Cancer Forum.