Types of Cancer
Medical, Radiation & Surgical Cancer Treatments
Cancer is a disease where abnormal cells begin to grow uncontrollably—destroying healthy body tissue. This devastating condition affects nearly 2 million Americans every year. At Shannon, our experienced oncology team delivers trusted screenings, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation services for our community of San Angelo and beyond.
Our Shannon Oncology Center is a state-of-the-art cancer care facility that employs a multidisciplinary team of specialists, including oncology physician experts, surgeons, certified oncology nurses, radiologists, technologists, and support staff. The American College of Surgeons has recognized our cancer program with the highest approval rating available. In addition to our comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services, our facility has a fully staffed pharmacy, patient education room, a spacious waiting area, and a comfortable outpatient chemotherapy area. We understand that a cancer diagnosis affects more than just the affected area, which is why we also employ a licensed dietitian, dedicated patient navigator, and a social worker for truly individualized care.
We strive to utilize the latest chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgical treatments available, including image-guided radiation therapy, stereotactic radiotherapy, robotic-assisted surgery, respiratory gating, and deep inspiration breath hold treatments. Your oncologist will work with you and the rest of your medical team to create a customized treatment plan, potentially combining methods to more accurately target cancerous cells while trying to maintain as much healthy tissue as possible.
The most common types of cancer we treat include:
Cancer Diagnostic Services
With accurate diagnosis being such an integral aspect of establishing the type of treatment needed, we take pride in utilizing the most advanced equipment and laboratory services available.
Our in-house diagnostic solutions include:
- X-rays
- CT scan
- MRI
- Comprehensive laboratory tests
- Genetic and Molecular testing
- PET CT
- Ultrasound
At Shannon, our goal is to provide quality assistance, encouragement, and care to patients and their families. We pair our world-class facility with cutting-edge technologies, genuinely personalized treatment plans, and a variety of ancillary care resources to ensure a truly comprehensive experience. No matter the type of cancer you are facing, you can count on us for thoughtful and innovative cancer care.
To learn more about our oncology center, call our team today at 325.747.2025.
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Ashley Arms, MD,MS
Radiation OncologyView Profile
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Raj Cheruku, MD
Hematology and OncologyView Profile
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David Cummings, MD
Hematology and OncologyView Profile
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James Studt, MD
Radiation OncologyView Profile
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Andy Hall, DO
Hematology and OncologyView Profile
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Ashley Debusk, APRN,MSN,FNP
Hematology and OncologyView Profile
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Emily Niehues, APRN,FNP-C
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Cindy Tschudi, APRN,MSN,FNP-C
Hematology and OncologyView Profile
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