About me
Elizabeth (Beth) Strand is a board-certified oncology nurse practitioner who specializes in breast cancer. Beth currently practices at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.
Prior to moving to the Washington, D.C. area in 2018, she worked at the Gillette Center for breast cancer at Massachusetts General Hospital. She enjoys symptom management and patient education. Her philosophy involves assisting women to not just survive breast cancer but to thrive.
Beth works collaboratively with the breast oncologists and helps patients understand their individual treatment plan. Her approach to care focuses on taking time to carefully assess concerns and side effects both during active treatment and beyond. She applies evidenced based strategies for maximizing symptom management, whether during chemotherapy, endocrine therapy, post treatment, or in metastatic disease, so that patients can maximize their quality of life and minimize interruptions to their daily lives.
She has a strong interest in cancer survivorship, having published in this area, and is dedicated to improving the quality of life and outcome of cancer patients through important lifestyle interventions including exercise, diet, and psycho-social interventions. Beth enjoys connecting patients to integrative therapies and community resources. As a gymnast in her early years, she has an interest in how maintaining physical strength enhances overall health. In addition, her background in religious studies informs her approach and led her into oncology where the cancer experience often invites questions of meaning and purpose.
Philosophy of care
"A breast cancer diagnosis is a life-changing experience. It generates feelings of anxiety and uncertainty for patients and their loved ones. I see my job first as listening and then offering innovative and evidence-based strategies to minimize symptoms and enhance well-being throughout the experience of breast cancer and beyond."
About the MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute
MedStar Georgetown is part of the MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute, which combines medical expertise, the latest therapies, and research across MedStar Health. Our research engine, Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, is the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in the Washington, D.C., region. This partnership means we provide access to cutting-edge clinical trials and the latest breakthroughs in cancer care.
Clinical areas of focus
- Fish Testing For Breast Cancer
- Genomic Expression Profiling For Breast Cancer
- Mammaprint Breast Cancer Test
- Radioembolization Of Breast Cancer
Procedures I perform
- A1c Testing
- Blood Banking
- Blood Transfusion
- Breast Biopsy
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer And Fertility
- Breast Cancer Follow-Up Care
- Breast Cancer Risk Reduction
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Breast Cancer Surgery
- Breast Cancer Treatment
- Breast Cancer Tumor Marker Testing
- Breast Reconstruction
- Cancer Survivorship Care
- Chemotherapy Administration
- Clinical Trials For Breast Cancer Treatment
- Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) Surgery
- Fish Testing For Breast Cancer
- Foundationone Cdx
- Genomic Expression Profiling For Breast Cancer
- Guardant360 Cdx
- Hepatic Artery Infusion
- Intravenous (IV) Fluids
- Invitae Multi-Cancer Panel
- Liquid Biopsy For Breast Cancer With Guardant360 Cdx
- Mammaprint Breast Cancer Test
- Mammaprint Testing
- Myriad Myrisk Hereditary Cancer Test
- Pharmacogenetic Testing For Breast Cancer
- Radioembolization Of Breast Cancer
- Removal Of Central Venous Access Device
- Transitional Cell Carcinoma Treatment
- Tumor Immunohistochemistry
Practice locations
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3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Lombardi Cancer Center
Washington, DC, 20007
Insurance
This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health. NOTE: Payor contracts change and not all plans associated with a payor may be covered. Payors may offer multiple plans. If you have a question related to your insurance, please contact your insurance plan directly. Contact information is located on your health insurance ID card. *Denotes limited participation. Specific providers and practices may NOT be participating. Please contact your insurance plan directly.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Cigna Health Care
- Kaiser Permanente*
- MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
- United HealthCare
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Healthspring
- Humana
- Medicare & Railroad Medicare
- United HealthCare
- Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice MD
- Priority Partners *
- United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
- Wellpoint MD
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice DC
- Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
- Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
- MultiPlan
- Private Healthcare Systems
- Tricare/Humana Military
- VA Community Care Network (VACCN)
Education
Board Certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Graduate: Yale University (1992)