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+ Bone densitometry + Breast surgery + Gamma Knife and CyberKnife radiosurgery + Genetic testing + Gynecologic oncology + High-dose-rate brachytherapy + In-house laboratories + Intensity-modulated radiation therapy + LDL lipidpheresis, plasmapheresis + Medical oncology and hematology + Minimally invasive robot-assisted surgery + Outpatient chemotherapy + Outpatient radiation therapy + PET/CT imaging + Phase I, II and III clinical trials + Radiation oncology + Retail pharmacy + Thrombosis and anticoagulation centers + Ultrasound CO M P R EH EN S I V E T R E AT M EN T A N D S ERV I C ES FO R C A N C ER A N D D I S O R D ER S O F T H E B LO O D parallel evidence-based clinical path- ways — the same National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines followed by the nation's largest cancer centers." CCCST's partnership with McKesson Specialty Health and the US Oncology Network means that even though affiliated practice sites are geographically dispersed, they are interconnected and form a nation- wide cancer care network that, in many ways, functions as a major academic hub. The US Oncology Network provides standardized, evidence-based guidelines for cancer care. It offers the opportunity for physicians to collaborate via an oncology portal, pooling experience and obtaining advice so patients benefit from a wide range of experience. Access to research studies is without parallel; in fact, the US Oncology Network has helped more than 55,000 patients join clinical trials. "Often, these are the same trials under- way at tertiary referral centers in Texas," Dr. Trevino says. "The difference for our patients is that they do not have to drive to Houston or farther to access the same research trials." Partnership with the US Oncology Network also enhances medicine avail- ability and quality control, Dr. Santiago says. He delves deeply into supply chain logistics and understands how important it is for patients to have reliable access to medications with verified integrity. "Through the US Oncology Network, we have close pharmaceutical oversight, managing acquisition, cost, distribu- tion and quality," he says. "We provide significant oversight to help ensure the availability, affordability and safety of the medications provided to patients in our clinics." Attracting More Expert Physicians Every Year As CCCST continues its mission of extending cancer care in San Antonio and the surrounding areas, the practice aims to add to its roster of physicians and patient treatment services. "We continually expand our services by adding physicians and diminishing the distance patients have to travel to secure ser vices," Dr. Santiago says. "From San Antonio and south central Texas, we continue to be the largest referral center for sophisticated medical oncology, hematology, radiation oncol- ogy, gynecologic oncology and breast surgery. We will continue to develop as a dynamic practice and expand and strengthen our network locally, advanc- ing the care of patients in San Antonio and in their home communities." Visit www.cancercaresouthtexas.com to learn more. ■ COV ER FE AT UR E R. Scott Lawson, MD, radiation oncologist, New Braunfels Manuel A. Santiago, MD, medical oncologist, San Antonio and Uvalde Abram Trevino, MD, medical oncologist, New Braunfels 8 | San Antonio MD NEWS ■ M D N E W S . CO M