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Construction commences on $177M Fort Worth cancer center by UT Southwestern

Expanding cancer care services, the new 65,000-square-foot facility aims to provide innovative treatments for patients residing in Tarrant County.

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Expanded services for transformative cancer treatments will now be provided at the...
Expanded services for transformative cancer treatments will now be provided at the 65,000-square-foot facility in Tarrant County.

Construction commences on $177M Fort Worth cancer center by UT Southwestern

Hollerin' ‘Bout a Radiation Oncology Revolution in Fort Worth

UT Southwestern's about to make Fort Worth's cancer care game stronger than ever with a spankin' new radiation oncology center! Elbow grease'll start pumpin' on May 12th, and the cost? A cool $177 mill (ouch!).

This 65,000-square-footer'll be a veritable Cancer Cure Alleyway once it opens in 2028 (that's a ways off, but hey, good things come to those who wait, right?). That's not all—it'll connect mightily to UTSW's Moncrief Cancer Institute.

As for what this new center brings to the table, get this:

  1. Top-drawer tech: Say hello to Fort Worth's first MRI-guided precision radiation treatment. This joystick'll help the docs whack cancer cells with unprecedented accuracy and finesse.
  2. The big guns: Four linear accelerators are on the menu, all ready to deliver laser-focused radiation treatments to patients. Want more? There's space for two more linacs ('cause sometimes you really wanna bring the noise!).
  3. Diagnosis heavyweights: Positron emission tomography imaging'll help the team accurately gauge tumor growth. That's crucial for getting treatments dead on (no pun intended).
  4. Targeted long shots: A fully tricked-out brachytherapy suite'll offer high-dose radiation for prostate and gynecologic cancers (talk about getting to the core of the issue).

Now ain't that a purty picture of advanced cancer therapy? With this bad boy in tow, it's game on for the cancer treatment needs of Tarrant County. Fort Worth's current radiation oncology services can't even keep up with a third of the growing population. But hey, lemme tell ya, this new center's gonna swing into action and bring an A-game.

Matt Rose, the co-chair fella of the Fort Worth Expansion Campaign Steering Committee, reckons this here expansion is the ticket to Fort Worth’s thriving future. He said, “UT Southwestern’s expansion here is a pivotal step in the trajectory of this great city. It'll provide world-class cancer care tailored for our local needs.”

Bye-bye, cancer troubles. Keep sending those donations, and let's bring life-saving treatment to Fort Worth families who deserve the very best (and let's not forget the hottest tech and top specialists).

Sources:[1] Enrichment Data – Features, Benefits, and Expected Opening Date[2] The Fort Worth Report – Article (Published on May 25, 2023)

  1. The new radiation oncology center at UT Southwestern, opening in 2028, will bring advanced technology to Fort Worth, including MRI-guided precision radiation treatment, positron emission tomography imaging, and a fully tricked-out brachytherapy suite for prostate and gynecologic cancers.
  2. The center will also feature four linear accelerators, with space for two more, equipped to deliver laser-focused radiation treatments to patients.
  3. By connecting to UTSW's Moncrief Cancer Institute, the new center aims to meet the growing demand for cancer care in Tarrant County, currently serviced by limited radiation oncology services.
  4. The expansion of UT Southwestern's cancer care services in Fort Worth is seen as a crucial step forward by local leaders, who believe it will provide world-class care tailored to the area's needs, thereby contributing to the city's thriving future.

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