CENTER PROFILE

The Corpus Christi Cancer Center was formed to bring Corpus Christi, the Coastal Bend, and South Texas, a comprehensive center for the diagnosis, treatment and care of cancer patients. Operating within the Center are two separate medical practices.

Cancer Specialists of South Texas, P.A. practices Medical Oncology and Hematology. To compliment the physicians, Cancer Specialists of South Texas, P.A., utilizes experienced Oncology Nurses and Laboratory Technicians and maintains a state licensed Pharmacy with a Registered Pharmacist and Technician. 

 Corpus Christi Medical Center operates a Radiation Oncology treatment area in the Center utilizing a Physicist, Dosimetrist and Radiation Technicians.

In September 1995, the treatment of patients began in a modern facility known as the Corpus Christi Cancer Center. Located at the of corner of Rodd Field Road and Williams Road (just off South Padre Island Drive) this 17,500 square foot facility provides complete cancer treatment under one roof. Employing state of the art equipment and facility planning, the building has 10 fully equipped, spacious exam rooms, a well equipped laboratory for all routine procedures, an information library and meeting rooms for individual, family, or group classes as needed.

The Chemotherapy treatment area consists of a pleasant, well lighted area with 14 private infusion stations and 4 injection stations. Each has its own television with commercial cable for entertainment and closed circuit TV for individual education. There are central game tables for patients who wish to pass their time with fellow patients or family as well as a living room setting for both patients and family. There is a modern Pharmacy for mixing and dispensing chemotherapy drugs and a central nursing station providing a 360-degree view of the entire chemotherapy operation.

Radiation therapy is provided by a state-of-the-art Varian Linear Acceleration and a Varian Simulator Sterotactic (X-Knife) capability is available at the center. This is the treatment of tumors in the brain without surgery.

Corpus Christi Cancer Center has devoted a great deal of planning and resources to ensure every patient receives individual care in comfortable surroundings, from a well trained staff, using the latest technology available. We are committed to provide the best care available to every patient.

 

Reception Area

Waiting Area

Exam Room

The Quiet Place

When Cancer Touches One of Us, It Touches Us All.

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