When cancer is detected in the early stages, more treatment options are available and your chances for a full recovery are much higher. Yet only four types of cancer currently have a routine screening test for early detection, and cancer remains the second-leading cause of death in the United States.

At Baylor Scott & White, you will find a team dedicated to changing the future of cancer care, not only across North and Central Texas but everywhere. Preventing, or intercepting, cancer before it has had a chance to spread is a critical part of this goal. A new initiative called the Texas Cancer Interception Institute aims to support national efforts to reduce the cancer mortality rate by 50% within the next 25 years.

At Baylor Scott & White locations across North and Central Texas, you will find care teams committed to providing advanced, personalized treatments along with support services. Our goal is to continue to expand these services to not only help intercept cancer sooner but also to ensure you have support throughout your cancer journey.

We are building our support services through the following steps:

• Our genetic counseling team can help people with a family history of cancer or who have certain other risk factors that determine their cancer risk.
• You may have access to oncology patient navigators and psychologists. These team members help you navigate your diagnosis and provide practical and emotional support for you and your family.
• The MyBSWHealth app will soon include virtual patient navigation. This means if you receive a cancer diagnosis or are identified as high risk for cancer, you will have access to 24/7 guidance and support through the app.

Learn more about cancer care at Baylor Scott & White