02/04/2026
Today is World Cancer Day, and as we prepare for the April opening of the UMC TLC² Foundation Cancer Center, we reaffirm our commitment to bringing world-class cancer care closer to home for West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. 💙
The new cancer center will deliver high-tech, high-touch, patient-centered care, offering research-backed, state-of-the-art treatment in a thoughtfully designed, healing environment, so patients can receive the care they need while staying close to the people who matter most.
"World Cancer Day is a powerful reminder that cancer affects every community, every family, and every patient we serve. It challenges us to stand together - not just to raise awareness, but to advance the science, compassion, and collaboration needed to change outcomes. At the UMC TLC² Cancer Center, we are committed to building a true academic cancer center for West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. By expanding clinical trials, deepening our research capabilities, and strengthening multidisciplinary care, we are laying the foundation for a future where patients don’t have to travel far to receive world‑class cancer treatment. Today we honor the courage of those fighting cancer, and we reaffirm our mission to bring hope, innovation, and excellence to our region."
- Dr. Thomas Hutson, Director, UMC TLC² Foundation Cancer Center, Chief of Hematology and Oncology, TTUHSC
