Quality cancer care and support every step of the way
When you or a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, you want quality, compassionate medical care close to home. With experienced doctors, advanced technology and personalized care, the team at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Irving has the training and expertise to help you fight the biggest battle of your life. Our Accreditation with Commendation by the Commission on Cancer and by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers demonstrates that we are committed to offering every significant advantage in your battle against cancer.
From preventative screenings to diagnosis, treatment and support services, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Irving offers quality programs across the continuum of cancer care. We provide advanced therapies to treat cancer in a supportive environment with resources available to meet every aspect of our patient’s needs.
Radiation therapy
Quality treatment for cancer doesn’t have to be invasive. Radiation therapy at Baylor Scott & White – Irving may be the most effective, least disruptive way to treat some types of cancer, or it may be used in addition to other treatments.
Radiation therapy uses strong beams of energy to eliminate cancer cells or prevent them from growing. The goal is to treat cancer while minimizing damage to healthy tissue.
The specialists at Baylor Scott & White – Irving have the experience and tools to determine which form of radiation therapy is right for each individual patient, and whether or not the therapy should be used in conjunction with surgery or chemotherapy.
Baylor Scott & White – Irving offers different kinds of technologically advanced radiation therapies:
Oncology nurse navigator
Baylor Scott & White – Irving has an Oncology Nurse Navigator available to all newly diagnosed cancer patients and their families free of charge. The Oncology Nurse Navigator is an oncology certified-nurse who is the single point of contact for patients, family members, physicians and caregivers throughout the continuum of cancer care to survivorship. The navigator serves patients and their families by helping them:
- Understand the diagnosis, treatment options and care plan goals
- Schedule tests and consultations with a team of healthcare professionals
- Navigate the maze of doctor’s offices, hospital units and outpatient treatments
Find support organizations and other resources, including the American Cancer Society’s Look Good, Feel Better program.
Please give us a call if you would like more information or would like to speak to the Oncology Nurse Navigator at Baylor Scott & White – Irving,
Breast cancer program
Our Irving Breast Center team are expert at detecting, diagnosing and treating breast cancer and providing outstanding care for you.
Our patients receive immediate, personal attention, including same-day biopsy appointments when possible.
The way we care for patients is different. Our team of specialists’ work together to treat the cancer and care for you.
Our Irving cancer care team includes:
- Breast imaging specialists
- Medical, surgical, and radiation oncologists
- Pathologists
- Plastic surgeons
- Dietitian
- RN nurse navigator
- Other healthcare professionals
We work together as a multidisciplinary team to offer comprehensive resources, such as mammography, diagnostic testing, treatments, genetic counseling and other cancer care services near you.
Skin cancer center
The Skin Cancer Center at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Irving combines the expertise of dermatologists, medical oncologists and surgical oncologists to provide a destination for the screening, evaluation and treatment of malignant skin conditions.
Our team of experts has a steadfast commitment to excellence in the prevention, early detention and treatment for patients with skin malignancies. From the moment you choose Baylor Scott & White – Irving for cancer care, patients are connected with an oncology nurse navigator who will partner with them every step of the way.
The specialists at the Skin Cancer Center use advanced techniques to provide expert care for a variety of skin cancer, including:
- Melanoma
- Squamous cell carcinoma
- Basal cell carcinoma
- Cutaneous sarcomas
- Merkel cell carcinoma
- Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP)
- Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL)
- Merkel cell carcinoma
A team approach
Every patient is unique and deserves a personalized plan of care. In close collaboration with primary care physicians, our multi-disciplinary team of experts engages in monthly cancer conferences to discuss, evaluate and recommend the best course of treatment for every patient. The care team at the Skin Cancer Center includes:
- Skin cancer screening
- Immunotherapy
- Targeted therapy
- Radiation therapy
- Specialized surgeries, including sentinel lymph node biopsy
- Plastic surgery
- Clinical trials (depending on patient eligibility)
Support and education
Select a group right for you
Baylor Scott & White – Irving offers support groups and educational classes for those recently diagnosed with cancer or those in recovery. A few of the options include:
Choosing to Survive: First Monday Cancer Support Group
This Lunch-and-Learn group meets the first Monday of each month from noon to 1:00 PM in the Baylor Scott & White Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center – Irving. Cancer fighters, survivors and their family members and caregivers are welcome. The group covers topics including nutrition, fitness, support through the journey, cancer research, quality of life and survivorship. A light lunch is provided.
To register for this support group please call the Cancer Center at 972.990.4300.
Survivors on Purpose: Breast Cancer Support Group
Meets the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the Baylor Scott & White Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center – Irving. This support group was founded by breast cancer survivor Leslie Williams who knows firsthand the experiences one goes through with a triple negative breast cancer diagnosis. The group is designed to help women better understand the diagnosis and create a dialogue. This group will also learn more about participatory research and clinical trials, engage in face-to-face peer support and more.
To register for this support group please call 972.990.4300. For more information about the support group call Leslie Williams at 214.418.4001.