DMV Tri-State

Our mission is to save lives by meeting the most critical needs of our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.

DMV Tri-State

Our mission is to save lives by meeting the most critical needs of our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.

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Help us reach our vision of a world without breast cancer by getting involved in our local community.



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Susan G. Komen is funding more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit while providing real-time help to those facing the disease.

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Call our breast care helpline to assist with finding local screening and diagnostic facilities or clinical research trials, requesting financial assistance, or other questions or care needs.

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Latest News & Information

Breast Cancer Breakthroughs Episode 18: Right-Sizing Breast Cancer Treatment Through Dose Optimization 

Jamie Stanford

Breakthroughs in breast cancer don’t always mean the development of new drugs – they’re also made by optimizing currently available treatments. Researchers are re-examining some breast cancer treatments through dose optimization.   Maximum tolerated dose (MTD) has been the status quo in breast cancer treatment. Clinical trials determine the MTD by finding the highest drug or treatment amount (dose) with acceptable or tolerable side effects for participants. However, some individuals receiving treatments at MTD still experience significant […]

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Susan G. Komen® Recognizes Five Trailblazers for Lasting Contributions to Breast Cancer Research, Patient Care

Highest Awards Presented to Four Researchers, Patient Advocate for Improving Care in Clinics and Communities SAN ANTONIO – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today recognized five trailblazers in the field of breast cancer, who have furthered our understanding of genetic mutations, treatment response and cancer progression, improved cancer prevention and care […]

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