Shannon provides a comprehensive cancer program to patients and their families
in San Angelo and the surrounding areas. Our trusted specialists offer
a complete range of services, enabling you to make the best possible choices
during a difficult time. It is our goal to provide assistance, encouragement,
and exceptional care through our vast resources. We take pride in the
quality of our patient care, and our team continually strives to uphold
our values of accountability, service, integrity, respect, and excellence.
The American College of Surgeons accredits Shannon’s cancer program
with the highest approval rating available. Our affiliated physicians
include board-certified medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and surgeons.
Medical Oncology
Medical oncologists are available upon referral by your physician following
the diagnosis of cancer. During your initial consultation, our specialists
will discuss your options—developing a customized treatment plan
to meet your unique needs. We offer an array of treatment options including
chemotherapy and hormonal therapy, which are primarily performed on an
outpatient basis and administered by certified oncology nurses. Depending
on your diagnosis, we might combine these treatments with other modalities,
such as surgery and radiation. Additionally, referrals to research facilities
offering clinical trials are also available upon request.
Radiation Oncology
Radiation oncology is a form of cancer treatment that uses high-energy
x-rays to provide localized treatments that can be used in isolation or
in conjunction with other modalities. Shannon Oncology Center is the only
radiation therapy center in West Texas accredited by the American College
of Radiology, so you don’t need to leave town to receive the high-quality
radiation treatments you need.
The technology available at the center is unique and advanced for its size.
The center’s highly trained staff, includes our board-certified
radiation oncologist, chief therapist, medical physicist, and dosimetrists.
Our radiation therapy treatments include:
Three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy
Image-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT)
Stereotactic body radiation therapy
Stereotactic radiosurgery
HyperArc treatments
Surgical Treatment
Surgery is one of the main treatment methods of cancer, and your surgeon
has a role in almost every facet of cancer treatment. The surgeons at
Shannon Oncology Center possess expertise in the management of a variety
of malignancies—utilizing the most advanced equipment and methodologies
available. This includes our minimally invasive, robotic-assisted surgery options.
State-of-the-Art Oncology Treatments in San Angelo
The Shannon Oncology Center provides a comprehensive continuum of services
for cancer care. To ensure a healing and relaxing atmosphere throughout
your treatment, our center is equipped with:
28 outpatient chemotherapy chair stations, with each station equipped with
a personal entertainment unit/television
2 Image Guidance Linear Accelerators
Fully staffed on-site pharmacy
Patient education center
Clinical and financial patient navigation services
On site supportive care including social work and registered dietitians
Now Open in our New Location – Shannon Cancer Center!
At Shannon, we are committed to delivering exceptional care to each and
every patient. To learn more about our cancer care diagnostic, treatment,
and rehabilitation services, call our oncology center at
325.747.2025.
Shannon Cancer Center is designated as a hospital/provider-based department
of Shannon Medical Center.
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