Oncology
Oncology is the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Oncologists receive extensive, specialized training to care for patients. Treatments may include a combination of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation, medication and/or surgery.
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.
Related specialties
Learn more about our related specialties.
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:
For more information about our cancer care services, please call askSARAH at (210)507-0941.
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.
Are you at risk for breast cancer
If you’re unsure, explore potential breast cancer risk factors with our assessment too.
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:
- Cell therapy (including stem cell transplant)
- Chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy (including CAR-T)
- Radiation therapy
- Rehabilitation
- Surgery
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.
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