Oncology
Cancer care in Houston
We are committed to caring for you with purpose and integrity, especially when it comes to a cancer diagnosis.
At HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center, we understand how difficult your cancer journey can be, but you are not alone. Our dedicated oncology staff is committed to working closely with you to answer questions, schedule appointments and act as guides for treatment, resources and support services.
Medical Center oncology services
We offer comprehensive oncology care, from education to advanced reconstructive surgery and rehabilitation.
Our oncology program
Every cancer treatment plan is different, and your condition is always treated like the unique one that it is. Treatment plans in our oncology program may include a combination of modalities and therapies, but if surgery is required, our surgical oncologists use the latest techniques, such as minimally invasive surgery, to reduce scarring and shorten recovery times.
Our oncology team has experience in screening, diagnosing and treating many types of cancers, including:
- Bladder
- Breast
- Colorectal
- Gastrointestinal
- Gynecologic
- Head and neck
- Kidney
- Prostate
- Rectal
- Thoracic
- Urologic
Surgery is typically required to diagnose cancer, determine its stage of development and create a treatment plan. From biopsy to tumor removal and reconstruction surgery, our fellowship trained surgeons use the most advanced techniques and technologies. Our multidisciplinary approach includes an oncology nurse navigator to assist patients throughout their cancer journey. Nurse navigators help to ensure efficient care and can assist with physician referrals, including medical management.
Other members of our multidisciplinary oncology team include medical, surgical and radiation oncologists, radiation therapists, physicists and social workers who work together to carry out a treatment plan personalized for your needs.
Meet our oncology nurse navigators
Noora Aburaad, BSN, RN
Specialty: Breast cancer
Noora Aburaad has been a nurse for 11 years and an oncology nurse for the last six years. She is passionate about serving as a voice for cancer patients to help ensure they receive the best possible care and feel supported throughout their cancer journey.
Noora is driven by the opportunity to educate patients about their diagnosis and treatment options. She finds fulfillment in seeing her patients go from scared and uncertain to feeling empowered by the knowledge they've attained.
Phone: (713) 882-6240
Fax: (615) 980-2118
Email Noora Aburaad
Darnette Hill, MSN, RN
Specialties: Gynecologic, gastrointestinal and lung cancer
Darnette Hill has been a registered nurse for more than 30 years, an oncology nurse for more than 10 years, and a nurse navigator for three years.
She is passionate about providing patient-centered care, navigating patients through the complexities of the healthcare system while providing education, emotional support, assisting patients to mitigate barriers to care and guiding patients from diagnosis through survivorship.
Darnette believes communication, collaboration, and advocacy are imperative for better patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Phone: (346) 587-7310
Fax: (833) 207-3138
Email Darnette Hill