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.
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
Cancer treatment plans vary depending on a patient’s age, risk factors, type of cancer and stage. In some cases, a combination of treatments is recommended. Those options include:
- Cell therapy (including stem cell transplant)
- Chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy (including CAR-T)
- Radiation therapy
- Rehabilitation
- Surgery
Leading-edge cancer care
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).
Your cancer care team
Dedicated professionals from across the spectrum of oncology care work with patients and their families.
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
Specialized patient navigation
Your nurse navigator is a specially trained healthcare professional dedicated to supporting cancer patients. They work closely with you, your caregivers and your healthcare team to ensure seamless communication, coordinate care and help eliminate any barriers to treatment. Their primary goal is to advocate for your needs and enhance your access to care throughout your journey.
Our nurse navigators:
- Reinforce education on cancer types, treatment options and clinical trials
- Facilitate coordination of office visits, as needed, across various medical specialties to ensure a more efficient and streamlined cancer care experience
- Serve as your advocate in multidisciplinary team meetings to foster collaboration in your cancer treatment
- Be your continuous source of support, always available to answer any questions you may have
Expertise Matters. Victoria is a breast cancer survivor and a Methodist Healthcare nurse.
When Victoria was diagnosed she knew everything she needed to beat the disease was right here in San Antonio – at Methodist Healthcare. Because Expertise Matters.
About Sarah Cannon Cancer Network
Fighting cancer takes a team
HCA Healthcare Sarah Cannon Cancer Network delivers you exceptional cancer care through cutting-edge, specialized treatments, multidisciplinary collaboration and care that is tailored to you. Our teams of passionate caregivers and global oncology experts across the United States and United Kingdom offer services and expertise that extend across many types of cancer. Together with the full support of HCA Healthcare – a leading provider of cancer care and research – we’re with you and your family from diagnosis through survivorship.
Patient stories
Grateful patients share their journey from diagnosis to treatment and recovery.