Cancer care and treatment
Methodist Healthcare has been one of the country’s most trusted providers of adult and pediatric cancer programs since 1993. We offer integrated cancer services paired with convenient access and cutting-edge technologies for individuals faced with fighting cancer. Our experts use the latest research and technology to provide you with the best treatment throughout your cancer journey.
Methodist Healthcare is the only certified quality Breast Center of Excellence in South Texas (National Quality Measures for Breast Centers).
Methodist Healthcare provides more cancer care than any healthcare system in South Texas per the Texas Hospital Inpatient Discharge Public Use Data File, (2020Q4-2021Q3).
Receiving the news of a cancer diagnosis can be frightening and life-changing. Our expertly trained team members are here to support our pediatric and adult patients through diagnosis treatment and survivorship, including:
- Cardio-oncology program
- Certified oncology nurses
- Certified chemotherapy nurses
- Clinical research team
- Genetic counselors
- Oncologists
- Hematologists
- Pathologists
- Surgical oncologists
- Plastic surgeons
- Radiologists
- Radiation oncologists
- Cancer nurse navigators
- Oncology psychosocial support
- Rehabilitation therapy
Are you at risk for lung cancer?
If you’re unsure, explore potential lung cancer risk factors with our assessment too.
Take Our Lung Cancer Health Assessment
Are you at risk for breast cancer?
If you’re unsure, explore potential breast cancer risk factors with our assessment too.
Take Our Breast Cancer Health Assessment
Types of cancer we treat
We offer comprehensive cancer care and innovative clinical research for adult and pediatric patients. Some of the cancers that we commonly treat include:
- Blood cancer
- Brain cancer
- Breast cancer
- Colorectal cancer
- Gastrointestinal cancers
- Gynecological cancers
- Head and neck cancer
- Liver cancer
- Lung cancer
- Skin cancer
- Pediatric solid tumors
- Pediatric blood cancers
- Prostate cancer
- Testicular cancer
For more information about our cancer care services, please call askSARAH at (210)507-0941.
Cancer treatment
The cancer treatment that your doctor recommends will vary depending on your age, risk factors, type of cancer and stage of cancer. In some cases, you may receive a combination of treatment options. Treatment options includes:
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
- Rehabilitation
- Surgery
- Immunotherapy (including CAR-T)
- Cell therapy (including stem cell transplant)
Our quality and accreditations
- Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT)
- National Quality Measures for Breast Centers (NQMBC)
- National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC)
- Commission on Cancer (COC)
- The Joint Commission (JCAHO)
- American College of Radiology (ACR)
About Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute
Methodist Healthcare is part of Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare. Our family of hospitals provides comprehensive cancer services with convenient access to cutting-edge therapies for people facing cancer in our communities. From diagnosis, to treatment and survivorship care, our oncology expertise ensures you have access to locally-trusted care with the support of a globally-recognized network.
askSARAH helpline
Have cancer questions? We can help. askSARAH is a dedicated helpline for your cancer-related questions. Our specially trained nurses are available 24/7, and all calls are confidential. Contact askSARAH at (210) 507-0941.
