St. Luke’s Health is committed to advancing oncology while helping our communities grow healthier and stronger. Our expertise and our belief in the power of humankindness allow us to care for patients with some of the most complex conditions.
Our experienced board-certified oncologists serve patients throughout our health system. No matter where you live or which location you choose, you can trust that we will provide the same patient-centered standards of quality care to everyone.
Pioneering cancer research with our partners
Patients at St. Luke’s Health have the benefit of our collaborative research initiatives and clinical partnerships. As home to the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, one of only three NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in Texas, our leading-edge research benefits patients throughout our health system. Similarly, our partnership with Baylor College of Medicine brings our patients access to one of the largest clinical genetics programs in the nation. This research gives us the opportunity to analyze the genetic makeup of patients to identify the risk of developing specific types of cancer, take measures to prevent their onset, and, in some cases, create custom precision treatments.
Additionally, U.S. News & World Report recently recognized the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center as one of the best hospitals in the nation for cancer care.
As a comprehensive cancer center, our physicians work with a multi-disciplinary medical team using the most advanced technologies to diagnose and treatment. We offer leading-edge therapies and compassionate care to treat the cancers below.
Our specialized teams develop custom treatment plans for every patient. These plans often include more than one type of therapy.
Pain management for cancer patients
Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center recognizes that every patient has the right to have his or her pain effectively managed. The Pain Management Program is an interdisciplinary program focused on providing support to patients in pain and their families. The team effort is led by Advanced Practice Nurses (APRNs). Each member of the team has an active role in assisting patients and their families in understanding and coping with the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of pain.
An oncologist is a physician who treats cancer and provides medical care for someone with a cancer diagnosis. Oncologists treat all types of cancer, from breast to pancreatic, and may specialize in caring for an organ-specific cancer or a particular treatment type, like chemotherapy.
Your primary care physician might recommend you see an oncologist about a certain change in your body after running preliminary tests to rule out any other illnesses.
Typically, in your first visit with an oncologist, they will go over your specific cancer type and discuss which treatment options best fit your diagnosis.
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Home of the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, one of only three NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in Texas, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center as one of the best hospitals for several specialties, including Compassionate patient-centered cancer care.
