Historic Walker County
An illustrated history of the city of Huntsville, Texas, and the Walker County area, paired with the histories of companies, families and organizations that make the region great.
An illustrated history of the city of Huntsville, Texas, and the Walker County area, paired with the histories of companies, families and organizations that make the region great.
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SAM HOUSTON<br />
CANCER CENTER<br />
In just a few short years, Sam Houston<br />
Cancer Center has built a reputation for<br />
providing state-of-the-art treatment close to<br />
home. According to Kirk E. Kanady, M. D.,<br />
“That makes it more convenient for patients<br />
and loved ones alike.”<br />
It was Kanady who realized the need<br />
for advanced cancer treatment to serve patients<br />
in-and-around the greater Huntsville area.<br />
He founded the center in 2007. It was<br />
accredited by the American College of Radiology<br />
February 2, 2011 for Positron Emission<br />
Tomography (PET) and Computed Tomography<br />
(CT). Both assist in better detection, staging<br />
and monitoring the disease in the body.<br />
The facility’s mission is to administer the<br />
best definitive cancer treatment in a caring<br />
and compassionate manner. In accomplishing<br />
that, it uses a team approach to turn many<br />
cancer diagnoses into success stories. When a<br />
diagnosis is made, patients meet with several<br />
of the ten member staff, including a surgeon,<br />
oncologist, radiation oncologist, therapist and<br />
physicist to discuss various treatment options<br />
and determine which is best for a particular<br />
patient. Based on their findings, more than one<br />
type of treatment may be initiated. In some<br />
cases, patients may need surgery to remove<br />
the tumor along with follow-up radiation or<br />
chemotherapy to destroy any remaining cancer<br />
cells. Brachytherapy is another mode of<br />
treatment. It uses radioactive sources<br />
placed in or next to the tumor.<br />
Sam Houston Cancer Center believes<br />
strongly in community awareness and<br />
philanthropy. It is a supporter and<br />
participant in local cancer fundraising<br />
efforts. It sponsors the Huntsville Relay<br />
for Life and the Kats for the Cause<br />
5K run at Sam Houston State University.<br />
In addition, it is an active member of<br />
the Huntsville Chamber of Commerce,<br />
and a philanthropist and active participant<br />
in the community, donating money<br />
and support to various causes including<br />
Huntsville Intermediate School, SAFFE<br />
House, Fair on the Square and the<br />
annual Chamber Gala.<br />
Sam Houston Cancer Center is located<br />
at 112 Medical Park Lane in Huntsville<br />
and at www.samhoustoncancercenter.com.<br />
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