About the UTMB Cancer Center
Mission
The
mission of the UTMB Cancer Center is to provide personalized,
comprehensive and innovative cancer care. This is accomplished by a
collaborative effort by the diagnostic, treatment and support services
working towards your complete cancer care while staying abreast of the
cutting edge cancer research discoveries at our University and
worldwide.
History
The UTMB
Cancer Center was established in 2005 through the merging of the Sealy
Center for Cancer Biology, the Educational Cancer Center, and the
clinical components of cancer care at UTMB. The formation fused the
University's separate, nationally recognized resources into a cohesive
and integrated enterprise dedicated to cancer diagnosis, treatment,
research, education and outreach.Today, the UTMB Cancer Center
includes facilities at Victory Lakes in League City and the Medical
Center in Galveston. Both facilities offer state-of-the-art total cancer
care capabilities in a patient supportive environment.Capabilities of
the Cancer Center include screening, diagnostic imaging, chemotherapy,
radiation therapy, brachytherapy, surgery, clinical trials, and
integrative oncology.