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Nacogdoches Medical Center is a full-service acute care hospital with decades of cancer fighting experience. Discover big city cancer treatment right here at home – in Nacogdoches, Texas, with quality physicians, staff and advanced technology. You don’t have to travel far to find exceptional oncology services. Receive leading cancer care only miles away, at The Loma Laird Cancer Center at Nacogdoches Medical Center – the only cancer center in Nacogdoches County. For more information or a physician referral, call (866) 898-8446.
At Nacogdoches Medical Center, we meet your medical needs and support you during life’s challenges. Fight brain cancer. Take on prostate cancer. Breast cancer. Lung cancer. Whatever your battle, The Loma Laird Cancer Center offers the ultimate in sophisticated technology and qualified medical staff to provide the leading cancer care that counts – for you and your family.
Our advanced medical facilities encompass comprehensive cancer treatment, including cancer imaging and targeted radiation treatment, chemotherapy, PET/CT, brain lab technology and cardiac CT, to name a few. Cancer treatment at Nacogdoches Medical Center is continually improving to meet you and your loved ones’ needs. Constant capital improvements and quality care recognition are only part of the equation – every detail is orchestrated to best address your diagnosis and accelerate your road to recovery.
Recovery starts at The Loma Laird Cancer Center.
Benefit from some of the most advanced imaging equipment available at The Loma Laird Cancer Center at Nacogdoches Medical Center. Our CT and MRI technologies put your time, health and comfort first by providing the precise, high quality information that is key for evaluating your health – plus, a shorter, less invasive exam. Call (866) 622-0633 to discover how our advanced imaging and precision radiation therapy provides the right dose, at the right place, at the right time.
The cancer center’s 64-Slice LightSpeed Volume CT (Computed-Tomography) equipment captures an organ in seconds and performs whole-body scans in 10 seconds, while its MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) equipment utilizes GE EXCITE Technology to deliver rapid examinations with clear image results, even when a patient moves. Targeted IMRT Radiation Therapy treatments precisely target cancer cells without harming the surrounding tissues. This saves patients’ time and not only provides greater accuracy, but also greater peace of mind.
Quality at the cancer center extends well beyond high-tech equipment. Our qualified physicians and technicians, including a full-time radiation oncologist and certified oncology nurse, personalize a treatment plan based on your diagnosis. They also assure that your experience, from your initial consultation to treatment day, is precisely planned and comfortable for you and your supporters. At Nacogdoches Medical Center, procedures become personal.
The Loma Laird Cancer Center is fully staffed from 8 a.m. until 4:40 p.m., Monday thru Friday, but offers emergency services 24 hours a day. We make it our priority for patients to not spend more than 30 minutes in the department for their daily treatments.
Cancer patients at Nacogdoches Medical Center are part of an extensive community of support. Participate in ongoing services for cancer patients, such as:
Nacogdoches Medical Center houses the American Cancer Society resource for all of Nacogdoches County. Obtain literature and learn to detect early signs of cancer, with our cancer screenings and prevention education resources. Find the answer when it comes to cancer right here in our community. Learn more at (866) 898-8446.
Overcoming Breast Cancer at Nacogdoches Medical Center
Early detection of breast cancer saves lives. Reduce your risk right here at home – Detect subtle signs of early cancer through digital mammography at The Breast Center of Nacogdoches Medical Center. Schedule your digital mammogram at (936) 558-3450.
The Breast Center’s advanced imaging center is equipped with some of the latest technology, all to save your time and improve your results. Our digital mammogram technology uses computer-aided detection (CAD) to discover the slightest abnormalities and manipulate images for more accurate readings. The Breast Center’s computers and specially designed digital detectors produce an image that is instantly displayed on a high-resolution computer monitor. This technology reduces retakes, which means our patients spend less time in the breast-imaging suite and receive faster results.
Having a mammography is one of the smartest things a woman can do for herself. Discover signs of breast cancer early, with self-examinations, annual physician exams and mammography. If you are over 35 or at high risk for breast cancer, talk to your doctor about mammography. For more information or a physician referral, call (866) 898-8446.
Recover in a positive environment, with compassionate physicians, breast cancer support group and ‘Look Good… Feel Better’ program, a national campaign to help women face the challenge of a lifetime. Patients in various stages of treatment receive makeover tips and personal attention from professionals trained to meet their needs. Contact (936) 634-2883 to learn more about or attend a ‘Look Good… Feel Better’ group session at Nacogdoches Medical Center.
Remember, early detection can save your life. At Nacogdoches Medical Center it's the care and attention you'd expect… one of a kind.
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