Caitlin is a registered dietitian (RD) and a board-certified specialist in oncology nutrition (CSO) who joined the Inova Schar Cancer Institute and Life with Cancer team in January 2023. Having always been fascinated by the relationship between food and behavior, she completed bachelors’ degrees in both psychology and nutrition/dietetics and then went on to obtain […]

Alex Pannell joined Life with Cancer in December of 2022 as a Senior Administrative Coordinator. She has over ten years of professional experience, including a healthcare administrative support background. In her previous roles, Alex coordinated prostate cancer patient appointments specific to their treatment plans while addressing the potential barriers when serving patients with various needed […]

Stephanie joined Life with Cancer at the Inova Schar Cancer Institute in November 2022 as an Oncology Nurse Navigator to provide support, education, and resources to patients and family members impacted by genitourinary cancer. Born in Sydney, Australia, Stephanie completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at the University of Wollongong and worked with both adults […]

Molly is a Life with Cancer Therapist at the Inova Schar Cancer Institute and the Inova Saville Cancer Screening and Prevention Center in Fairfax, providing counseling, psychoeducation, and resources to meet the unique needs of the individuals with whom she works. She received her master’s degree in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Molly’s […]

Marion is a Registered Dietitian with board certification as a nutrition support clinician (CNSC) who joined the Inova Schar Cancer Institute and Life with Cancer in August 2022. Marion is originally from Maryland and graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. She completed her Dietetic Internship through Virginia Tech […]

Emily is a Registered Dietitian who recently joined Life with Cancer in March 2022. Emily is originally from Pittsburgh, PA and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with her master’s in Dietetics.  She formerly worked on the bone marrow transplant unit at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, where she first discovered her passion for oncology […]

Rebecca joined Life with Cancer in December 2021 as the Manager of Oncology Navigation and Counseling at the Inova Schar Cancer Institute Fairfax and Alexandria locations. She brings 25+ years of experience as a social worker serving in clinical, administrative, and leadership roles in community mental health and is passionate about supporting the professional development […]

Annabel joined Life with Cancer at the Inova Schar Cancer Institute in August 2022 as an Oncology Nurse Navigator to provide support, education, and guidance to patients with gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. After graduating with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Villanova University in 2017, Annabel worked with hospitalized surgical, oncology, and transplant patients in […]

Rachel is a Life with Cancer Oncology Clinical Therapist at the Inova Schar Cancer Institute. She received her bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience from the College of Wooster and her master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland. Rachel brings with her a strong academic mindset and a personal connection to the emotional and […]

Reid Saunders brings 25 years and over 25,000 hours of clinical experience to the Life With Cancer team. Reid’s journey as a healer began with a 3-1/2 year residency at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Lenox, MA. While at Kripalu, Reid was immersed in the practice and study of yoga, meditation, nutrition and […]