Dallas, TX (January 7, 2019) – Baylor Scott & White Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center – Duncanville, an outpatient department of Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Waxahachie will join a network of Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Centers across North Texas, increasing capacity to implement novel therapeutic approaches to cancer treatment. Doctors and clinicians will work closely with Baylor Scott & White Research Institute cancer researchers to offer clinical trials to patients with complex and advanced diagnoses.
"We are excited to continuously grow our oncology footprint, offering advanced quality care to address patient's needs," said Will Turner, president of Baylor Scott & White– Waxahachie. "In joining the network of Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Centers, we look forward to offering an even more robust network of research and clinical trial options."
This facility joins ten other Baylor Scott & White oncology facilities accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. Patients will have the assurance that any facility with the Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center name offers quality cancer care. Drawing on the strength of the entire network, patients will have access to recognized experts and the full spectrum of cancer care services offered at the Dallas campus.
Baylor Scott & White Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center – Duncanville is at 310 East Highway 67, Duncanville, TX 75137. For more information, please visit www.bswhealth.org/waxcancer.
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