DALLAS (October 2, 2024) – Texas Oncology, one of the largest community-based oncology practices in the U.S., recently expanded its pediatric hematology-oncology services in East Texas to improve access to specialized cancer care. The new satellite office — located in Tyler on the campus of Northeast Texas Cancer and Research Institute — will extend care services for children and adolescents in the East Texas community as one of only two sites in the region offering specialized pediatric cancer and blood disorder services.
“Historically, families in East Texas had to travel to Dallas or Shreveport for all aspects of care, including outpatient visits and follow-up appointments,” said Matthew Fletcher, M.D., pediatric hematologist and oncologist at Texas Oncology–Tyler Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. “Travel time and related expenses can be a significant barrier for families of pediatric cancer patients in East Texas. I’m glad to be part of the Texas Oncology team bringing this care to Tyler.”
Patients and their families can expect comprehensive and personalized care close to home, including access to bone marrow and stem cell transplants, screening for cancer predisposition syndromes, clinical trials and cancer research, and long-term survivorship support. Additionally, patients and their families will have access to an oncology summer camp, emergency on-call services, and telemedicine consultation/visits.
“Individualized care is paramount for pediatric patients. Children have unique medical, social, and educational needs, and their developmental stage plays a significant role in tailoring their care,” said R. Steven Paulson, M.D., president and CEO of Texas Oncology. "By expanding our services to Tyler, we're bringing expert pediatric cancer care closer to families in East Texas, offering a wide range of services and programs to support children throughout their cancer journey."
Texas Oncology–Tyler Pediatric Hematology/Oncology treats patients up to age 21 with the following conditions:
- Anemia, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia
- Bone tumors and sarcomas
- Brain and spine tumors
- Congenital immunodeficiencies
- Hemophilia and coagulation
- Kidney tumors/Wilms’ tumor
- Leukemia and lymphoma
- Neuroblastoma
- Sickle cell anemia
- Soft tissue sarcomas and rhabdomyosarcomas
- Stroke and thrombosis
Texas Oncology has six pediatric hematology-oncology locations including Dallas, Odessa, and Plano. In East Texas, residents can find pediatric hematology and oncology services in Tyler and Mt. Pleasant.
Texas Oncology–Tyler Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
501 Saunders Ave.
Tyler, TX 75702
Texas Oncology–Mount Pleasant Pediatric Clinic
2001 N. Jefferson Ave, Suite 300
Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455
For more information about Texas Oncology Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and its services, please visit TexasOncology.com/Pediatrics.