Oncology at Medical City Dallas

Oncology services at Medical City Dallas

At Medical City Dallas, you'll find compassion and ongoing support from experienced oncologists and nurses. You'll be connected with an interdisciplinary team to provide expert care customized to meet your needs and the needs of your family. We focus on delivering prompt diagnoses, personalized care and expert treatment in a cutting-edge facility.

For more information about our oncology program, call askSARAH at (972) 202-8877.

Our patients have access to treatment for a wide range of cancers. We also provide resources, such as oncology nurse navigators and caring staff at our Cancer Resource Center, to help you through the entire treatment process.

Our pediatric and adult oncology programs are approved by the American College of Surgeons. This achievement demonstrates that we meet the highest national standards for comprehensive and patient-centered cancer care. To earn this accreditation, we successfully completed an on-site evaluation and annual report to verify our compliance with all standards.

Bone cancer

Our complex joint and musculoskeletal tumor program provides complete, personalized care for a variety of complex musculoskeletal problems, including bone cancer, arthritis and fractures. Using a team approach, the doctors at our hospital strive to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients.

Your multidisciplinary treatment team includes:

• Orthopedic surgeons
• Plastic surgeons
• Thoracic surgeons
• Rheumatologists
• Oncologists
• Pathologists
• Radiation oncologists
• Musculoskeletal radiologists
• Interventional radiologists
• Infectious disease specialists
• Perioperative internists

Gynecologic cancer

Gynecologic oncologists at our facility specialize in the treatment and surgical removal of gynecologic cancers, including:

• Ovarian cancer
• Endometrial cancer
• Peritoneal cancer
• Vaginal cancer
• Vulvar cancer

In addition to the latest methods for treating cancer, you'll have access to the resources available through our women's care program.

Lung cancer

Patients have access to two unique programs for the diagnosis and treatment of lung disease: The Comprehensive Lung Evaluation and Research (CLEAR) Clinic and the Lung Nodule Management Clinic.

If you think you may be at risk of lung cancer, call (972) 566-CLEAR (2532) to see if you qualify for a computed tomography (CT) lung cancer screening today.

Blood cancer

Patients with blood cancer, such as leukemia or lymphoma, have access to the latest treatment methods. We offer CAR T-cell therapy (an advanced type of immunotherapy) and a bone marrow transplant program for adults.

To learn more about potential treatment options for blood cancer, contact our lead transplant coordinator at (972) 566-6468.

Breast cancer

Our breast center offers all the services you need for breast health and breast cancer screening, diagnosis, education and treatment. Accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), the center offers an enhanced level of care with a comprehensive team assembled just for you.

Brain cancer

At our brain tumor center, we offer advanced surgical and nonsurgical interventions to stop tumor growth and maintain brain health. To ensure patient care is timely and coordinated, expert clinicians at our facility come together to review each patient’s case and determine the most appropriate treatment plan.

Our brain tumor center focuses on patient-centered care and employs the latest technologies to deliver precise, minimally invasive neurological care. You can contact our brain surgery center at (972) 566-6427.

Other cancer services

In addition to the services outlined above, the oncologists at our hospital treat:

• Gastrointestinal (GI) cancer
• Head and neck cancer

Advanced radiation therapy patients have access to the latest options for their cancer treatment—including new radiation therapy methods that allow tumors to be treated without anesthesia or incisions. Patients who undergo this treatment also don't require a recovery period, so they can return to normal activities much faster than if they had received traditional radiation therapy.

We can use this technology to treat a variety of cancers with a remarkable degree of accuracy. You'll also complete therapy in one to five sessions, whereas traditional radiation therapy takes weeks.

Cancer screening and genetic testing

Through our clinical cancer genetics programs, you can receive genetic counseling and testing for all types of cancer and hereditary cancer syndromes. This testing can help high-risk individuals and families before cancer occurs.

If you have questions about genetic counseling, cancer risk or insurance coverage, call the cancer genetics office at (972) 566-4119.

Additional resources for patients with cancer

Treatment is only part of what enables our cancer center to provide exceptional care. You'll also have access to resources that help with everything from pain management to survivorship.

Palliative care

Your palliative care team will work closely with your primary care physician to provide support and resources throughout the entire treatment process. The team usually includes a trained physician, nurse, social worker, case manager, chaplain, dietitian and rehabilitation therapist to help with:

• The physical symptoms of an illness
• Depression and anxiety
• Counseling and guidance with decisions related to treatment plans and care goals
• Advanced care planning, such as living wills or advanced directives
• The coordination of care to rehab or extended care facilities, home hospice care, grief counseling and bereavement support

Our Cancer Resource Center

With the right resources, our patients and their families become empowered to deal with the challenges of cancer. Through our City Cancer Resource Center, you have access to:

• Information on complementary therapies
• Educational materials
• Local support groups and classes
• Genetic counseling
• Oncology-certified nurses
• Wigs and prostheses

The Cancer Resource Center is located in the Tower A - South atrium on the first floor. It's open Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm. if you would like a copy of the Cancer Program Annual Report, please contact Phillip Foreman at (214) 232-9530.

For more information about the Cancer Resource Center, please call (972) 566-5444.

Cancer rehabilitation

The goal of our cancer rehabilitation program is to minimize the side effects of cancer treatment and encourage cancer survivors to have the best quality of life possible. Our cancer rehabilitation clinic is located at

7777 Forest Ln.
Suite C-240
Dallas, TX 75206

For appointments, call (972) 566-7221. To reach our program coordinator, call (972) 566-5982.

Visiting our oncology unit

We're located at the corner of Coit Road and Forest Lane west of Highway 75. Our address is:

7777 Forest Ln.
Suite C-240
Dallas, TX 75206

We're on the east side of the medical plaza across from Medical City Children's Hospital. Proceed inside to our lobby near the main hospital entrance for more information and to check in for your appointment.

Street and garage parking are available throughout the hospital's campus. Garage and lot parking cost $1 per hour or $4 per day, and street parking is metered.