Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin near Alexandria, VA

Care Philosophy: My goal as a physician is to provide personalized care for my patients, tailoring state-of-the-art therapy to their individual situations, and providing them access to cutting-edge clinical trials. I believe that the care of my patients extends well beyond just focusing on the optimal therapy of their cancer; my approach is to treat patients as an individual, addressing all the social, emotional and psychological issues that arise secondary to a cancer diagnosis.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Firestone treats all types of cancers and malignant blood disorders, with a focus on breast and gynecological malignancies. She has conducted clinical research in breast and gastrointestinal cancers, as well as in B cell malignancies. Dr. Firestone strives to integrate a multidisciplinary approach in the delivery of personalized care. Her primary goal is treating the patient and their families with compassion and empathy, while delivering state-of-the-art cancer treatment. She is Board Certified in Medical Oncology and Hematology.

Care Philosophy: I pursued medical oncology for my career because of the unique opportunity to provide longitudinal care for patients during their most vulnerable times. Oncology has evolved arguably more rapidly than any other field of medicine in the last couple of decades and I will help my patients navigate and understand the cutting-edge advances in cancer diagnostics and treatments.