BEAUMONT, Texas—Texas Oncology, one of the largest community-based oncology practices in the U.S., marked on October 13 the opening of its new 32,000-square-foot cancer care center, located on the CHRISTUS Southeast Texas St. Elizabeth campus. The new, larger center was built to enable Texas Oncology to provide an enhanced patient experience while meeting the growing need for cancer care in Beaumont and throughout Southeast Texas. The center provides a wide range of services, including medical oncology, radiation oncology, gynecologic oncology, chemotherapy, genetic counseling, and lab services, as well as clinical trials. Radiation services will be provided in collaboration with CHRISTUS Health.

“Texas Oncology’s pioneering approach to community-based cancer care brought high-quality care to Beaumont more than 30 years ago. Our new center delivers on our continuing promise to be the cancer care provider of choice, with local care that is less disruptive to patients’ overall lives,” said Scott A. McKenney, M.D., FACP, medical director and medical oncologist and hematologist at Texas Oncology–Beaumont.

The new cancer center optimizes space for better patient care and is a major expansion for Texas Oncology–Beaumont, doubling the number of infusion chairs available for patients. The center also features the newest generation Varian TrueBeam® linear accelerator for radiation treatment and radioisotope therapy. An on-site medically integrated pharmacy, fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Healthcare, provides convenient, customized service in filling prescriptions and assisting patients with managing medications, such as immunotherapy.

“Our patients in Beaumont will benefit from the advantages that our new, modern facility offers, with a continuing opportunity to access innovative cancer treatment, administered by a compassionate team of oncology experts,” said Steven Paulson, M.D., president and chairman of the board for Texas Oncology. “Investing in our facilities demonstrates our commitment to always working to improve the quality of care we provide in the communities we serve across Texas.”

President and chief executive officer of CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System, Paul Trevino, said, “Having access to exceptional cancer care close to home is vital for our residents. Through our collaboration with Texas Oncology, CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System will continue to ensure high-quality and compassionate cancer expertise and treatment is available for our residents who need it most.”

The new cancer center, located at 3010 Harrison Avenue, was developed by Cottonwood Development, and McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. served as the general contractor.

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AMARILLO, Texas—Texas Oncology has opened a new 50,000-square-foot cancer center in Amarillo, significantly expanding the capacity of the practice to meet the growing need for cancer care in the Texas Panhandle region. Located at 1826 Point West Pkwy., the new comprehensive cancer center provides medical oncology, hematology, gynecologic oncology, radiation oncology, breast imaging, surgical oncology, and colon and rectal surgery.

“As the population of the Texas Panhandle region continues to grow, this new facility will help ensure that cancer patients in Amarillo have access to high-quality care,” said Steven Paulson, M.D., president and chief executive officer. “By providing innovative and individualized care to patients in Amarillo and its surrounding communities, Texas Oncology reinforces its commitment to being the first choice for cancer care across Texas.”

In addition to multi-disciplinary cancer care, the new center provides a full-service medically integrated pharmacy, access to clinical trials, genetic testing and evaluation, educational services, and support groups to address patients’ psychological and emotional health. The center also provides 2D and 3D screening and diagnostic mammography through Texas Breast Specialists–Amarillo, which is designated by the American College of Radiology as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence.

“Texas Oncology has deep roots in the Amarillo community, and we’re proud to have served this region for nearly two decades,” said Praveen Tumula, M.D., medical oncologist and area medical director, Texas Oncology–Amarillo Cancer Center. “We want patients and their loved ones to walk into this new facility and feel confident they have the comprehensive care and support they need through every stage of their cancer journey.”

Texas Oncology’s Amarillo staff includes 10 physicians and more than 100 additional clinical and support team members – connected to a medical practice comprising of more than 530 physicians and nearly 6,000 employees across the state. The new Amarillo facility is part of a more than $150 million investment by Texas Oncology in capital improvements statewide over the past six years. The practice continues to grow with expanded colon and rectal, breast, and other surgical specialties, as well as offering more patients access to clinical trials while remaining committed to diagnostic and treatment innovations such as immunotherapy, biomarker testing, precision medicine, proton therapy, radiation therapy, and radiopharmaceuticals.

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BEAUMONT, Texas—Texas Oncology has broken ground on a new 32,000-square-foot cancer care center that will enhance the level of cancer care available to patients in Southeast Texas. Located on the CHRISTUS Southeast Texas St. Elizabeth hospital campus, the new comprehensive cancer center will provide medical oncology, radiation oncology, gynecologic oncology, chemotherapy, genetic counseling, and lab services, as well as provide clinical trials. Radiation services will be provided in collaboration with CHRISTUS Southeast Texas St. Elizabeth.

“Texas Oncology has a longstanding commitment to caring for cancer patients in Southeast Texas, as it was among the first to provide oncology services in Beaumont more than 30 years ago,” said Scott A. McKenney, M.D., FACP, medical director and medical oncologist and hematologist at Texas Oncology–Beaumont. “With the new center, we will be able to increase access to leading edge cancer care, allowing patients to receive high-quality care with minimal disruption to their lives.”

The new cancer center is a significant expansion for Texas Oncology–Beaumont, doubling the number of infusion chairs available to patients. The center also will feature the newest generation Varian TrueBeam® linear accelerator for radiation treatment. An on-site medically integrated pharmacy, fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Healthcare, will provide convenient, customized service in filling prescriptions and assisting patients with managing medications, such as immunotherapy.

“As a community-based cancer care provider, we want our patients in Beaumont—and everywhere in Texas—to have access to cancer care provided in modern facilities designed to enhance the overall patient experience,” said Steven Paulson, M.D., president and chairman of the board for Texas Oncology. “We are committed to investing in our facilities in the communities we serve to better meet the growing need for cancer care.”

President and chief executive officer of CHRISTUS Southeast Texas St. Elizabeth, Paul Trevino, said, “Unfortunately, a cancer diagnosis is the reality of just too many. It’s because of that great need that we are dedicated to caring for patients where they live, without the need for unnecessary travel, so they have the critical support of loved ones nearby throughout the course of their treatment. Through our collaboration with Texas Oncology, CHRISTUS Southeast Texas St. Elizabeth can continue to offer high quality, compassionate care to our community and effectively meet the increasing need for cancer care as the ministry grows.”

The new cancer center, located at 3010 Harrison Avenue, is being developed by Cottonwood Development, and McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. serves as the general contractor. The new center will open in the spring of 2023.

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AMARILLO, Texas—Texas Oncology recently broke ground on a new 50,000-square-foot cancer care center in Amarillo that will significantly expand the capacity of the practice to meet the growing need for cancer care in the Texas Panhandle. Located at 1826 Point West Pkwy., the new comprehensive cancer center will provide medical oncology, hematology, gynecologic oncology, radiation oncology, breast radiology, surgical oncology, and colon and rectal surgery services. Once open, patients and their care teams at the existing Texas Oncology, Texas Oncology Surgical Specialists, and Texas Breast Specialists located at 1000 S. Coulter, Suite 100 in Amarillo, will move to the new facility.

Skiles Group is the general contractor on the project, and Perkins&Will is the architecture firm.

“The new, larger facility will increase access to high-quality cancer care, radiology, surgical procedures, and other services for patients in Amarillo and surrounding communities,” said Steven Paulson, M.D., president and chairman of the board, Texas Oncology. “Texas Oncology is a leader in community-based cancer care, and we believe that patients should be able to get leading-edge cancer care from local expert oncology teams, with the critical support of family and friends nearby.”

In addition to multi-disciplinary cancer care, the new center will be nearly a third larger than the current facility and will offer patients opportunities to participate in innovative clinical trials and cancer research. The facility will also provide educational services, genetic risk evaluation and testing, pharmacy services, and support groups.

“Texas Oncology has deep roots in the Amarillo community, and we’re proud to have served this region for more than 20 years,” said Vance Esler, M.D., executive vice president-managing medical director and regional medical director, Texas Oncology. “Offering a comprehensive array of care and services in this single location means a cancer diagnosis can be effectively addressed with less overall disruption to patients’ lives. As the population of Amarillo grows, but also ages, this modern facility will help ensure that we can meet the increased need for leading-edge cancer care in the region.”

NexCore Group, a healthcare-focused real estate developer, last year purchased 4.85 acres of land to develop the freestanding center, which is expected to open in late spring 2023.

Texas Oncology is an independent private practice with more than 500 physicians and 210 locations across the state. Meeting the oncology needs of Texans for more than 35 years, the practice includes Texas Center for Proton Therapy, Texas Breast Specialists, Texas Colon and Rectal Specialists, Texas Oncology Surgical Specialists, Texas Urology Specialists, and Texas Center for Interventional Surgery.

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FORT WORTH, Texas—Texas Oncology recently broke ground on a new 22,300-square-foot cancer care center in the Alliance Corridor that will provide medical oncology, hematology, radiation oncology, and infusion treatments, all in one location. Located at 9750 Hillwood Parkway, at Alliance Town Center, the new Texas Oncology–Keller expects to open in 2022. Once open, patients and their care teams at the existing Texas Oncology–Keller, located on Bourland Road in Keller, will transfer to the new facility at Alliance Town Center.

“Texas Oncology provides leading-edge cancer care where our patients live and work, and this new cancer center will allow us to care for more patients in the growing Alliance Corridor and Keller region,” said R. Steven Paulson, M.D., president and chairman of the board, Texas Oncology. “The development of this new cancer care facility confirms our commitment to providing innovative, comprehensive, and individualized care for patients across Texas.”

In addition to the comprehensive cancer care offered at Texas Oncology–Keller, Texas Breast Specialists–Keller will be on-site and will offer breast surgery services. The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 133,730 Texans will be diagnosed with cancer this year, including 20,900 new breast cancer patients.

“As the Alliance Corridor and Keller population continues to grow, access to comprehensive cancer care becomes vitally important,” said Henrik Illum, M.D., medical oncologist, Texas Oncology–Keller. “With a range of specialties and services, and an integrated team of physicians, nurses, and support staff, Texas Oncology–Keller expects to care for more than 100 patients per day.”

Hillwood and Meridian serve as the real estate developers of the project. Corgan and E4H serve as the architects and DPR Construction is the general contractor.

Texas Oncology is an independent private practice with more than 500 physicians and 210 locations across the state.

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