Leading innovation in quality cancer care for Texans. Texas Oncology in the Waco area is comprised of eight sites that offer compassionate cancer care to patients using leading-edge technologies, innovative treatments, chemotherapy, hematology, radiation therapy, gynecologic oncology, and other services. Diagnostic imaging, lab services, and pharmacies are close-at-hand to make the process more manageable. With nearly 40 years of providing quality care to local patients, Texas Oncology is the most established cancer care provider in the Waco area and the only practice on staff at both Waco hospitals.
For Texas Oncology patients in Waco, cancer treatment plans may include a combination of treatment types. We use advanced treatments and technologies to create an evidence-based plan for each patient, which may include a combination of treatment types specific to your needs such as chemotherapy, surgery, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies.
Radiation Therapy in Waco. Texas Oncology offers advanced radiation therapy in Waco managed by an experienced team that utilizes modern radiation therapy treatments, including stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), image guidance, brachytherapy, and radioisotopes. The radiation oncology team in Waco received full accreditation from the American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO) after an independent review, validating our commitment to bring leading-edge treatments locally to Waco.
Research and Clinical Trials. Texas Oncology cancer centers in Waco participate in a wide range of clinical trials and groundbreaking cancer research paving the way for new breakthroughs in cancer care. Texas Oncology patients in the Waco area may be eligible to take part in these innovative clinical trials. All of our Waco physicians are active in research and have enrolled 211 patients in clinical trials over the last 10 years. In that time, patients have participated in 38 different trials, including trials that have led to new therapies.
Genetic Risk Evaluation and Testing. Texas Oncology provides an in-depth cancer risk assessment for individuals with a significant personal and/or family history of cancer.
Patient Support Services. Treating cancer and blood disorders goes beyond medicine. Our cancer centers in the Waco area have a wide range of support services for patients and caregivers, including educational services, financial counseling, survivorship, and support groups.
At Texas Oncology–Waco, community is important. To further our commitment to the community, we participate in local Relay for Life, Race for the Cure, and YMCA Livestrong initiatives.