Title

Cancer care - Michael E. DeBakey Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

VHA health service name and description
Description
VA provides expert cancer diagnosis and care. We offer services to support you through treatment and beyond.
Type of care
Specialty care
Health Service API ID
cancer
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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VAMC system description of service

If you’re diagnosed with cancer, our team will work with you, your primary care doctor, and other health care providers to develop a specialized treatment plan. We offer personal, compassionate, and expert care, with services like:

  • Surgical removal of tumors and other cancerous tissue
  • Immunotherapy, which helps your body’s natural defenses destroy cancer cells
  • Chemotherapy, which uses powerful drugs to fight cancer
  • Radiotherapy, which uses high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors
  • Palliative care, to reduce pain and control other symptoms and side effects, like nausea

Learn more about cancer care at VA Houston.

Appointments
Is a referral required?
2
Are walkins accepted?
2
Is online scheduling available for this service?
2