What are the comprehensive cancer centers in the District of Columbia (DC), Maryland (MD), and Virginia (VA) region?

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From the Guidelines

The comprehensive cancer centers in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region include the NCI-designated Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center in Washington DC, the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, Maryland, the University of Virginia Cancer Center in Charlottesville, Virginia, and the Massey Cancer Center at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. These centers provide specialized cancer care with multidisciplinary teams offering advanced treatments, clinical trials, and supportive services. They are distinguished by their comprehensive approach to cancer care, combining clinical services with research programs and community outreach. Each center offers expertise in various cancer types and treatment modalities, including surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies. Some of the notable centers mentioned in the literature include the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, and the Massey Cancer Center of Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA 1. Patients seeking cancer treatment in this region would benefit from the specialized care, access to clinical trials, and cutting-edge research available at these institutions, which typically offer more advanced treatment options than might be available at general hospitals or oncology practices. Key features of these comprehensive cancer centers include:

  • Multidisciplinary teams of cancer specialists
  • Advanced treatment options, including clinical trials
  • Comprehensive supportive services, such as palliative care and social work
  • Research programs focused on improving cancer treatment and outcomes
  • Community outreach and education initiatives These centers are recognized for their high-quality cancer care and commitment to improving patient outcomes, as evident from their NCI-designation and reputation in the medical community.

From the Research

Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia Region

There are several comprehensive cancer centers in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region, including:

  • The National Cancer Institute (NCI) in Bethesda, Maryland
  • The Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center in Baltimore, Maryland
  • The University of Virginia Cancer Center in Charlottesville, Virginia
  • The Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center in Richmond, Virginia
  • The Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center in Washington, DC

Cancer Treatment and Research

These cancer centers offer a range of cancer treatments and services, including:

  • Surgical oncology
  • Medical oncology
  • Radiation oncology
  • Hematology
  • Clinical trials and research studies
  • Supportive care and survivorship programs

Notable Cancer Research Studies

Some notable cancer research studies have been conducted in this region, including:

  • A phase Ib study of pembrolizumab in combination with trastuzumab emtansine for metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer 2
  • A study of concurrent use of trastuzumab deruxtecan and radiation therapy in HER2-positive and HER2-low metastatic breast cancer 3
  • A study of neoadjuvant weekly paclitaxel and carboplatin with trastuzumab and pertuzumab in HER2-positive breast cancer 4

Limitations of Current Evidence

However, there are no research papers that directly answer the question of what comprehensive cancer centers are in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region. The provided evidence is related to cancer treatment and research, but does not provide a comprehensive list of cancer centers in the region.

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