South Region · Austin (Capital)

Best Cancer Centers in Texas (TX)

Texas is home to the world's largest medical complex, the Texas Medical Center in Houston, anchored by MD Anderson Cancer Center—consistently ranked the #1 cancer hospital in the world—and UT Southwestern in Dallas. Learn about top NCI institutions, leading hospital networks, clinical trials, and patient navigation in Texas.

NCI-Designated Cancer Centers in Texas

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, Texas

NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
Key Specialties & Innovations:
All Cancer TypesImmunotherapyProton TherapyPhase I TrialsSurgical Oncology

UT Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center

Dallas, Texas

NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
Key Specialties & Innovations:
Kidney CancerStereotactic RadiationGenomicsPhase I Clinical Trials

Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio

San Antonio, Texas

NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
Key Specialties & Innovations:
Hispanic Cancer HealthBreast Cancer DiscoverySurgical Oncology

Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, Texas

NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
Key Specialties & Innovations:
Breast Cancer GeneticsPediatric OncologyImmunotherapy

Additional Major Hospital Networks in Texas

  • Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Center (Houston - Largest US pediatric program)
  • Methodist Hospital Cancer Center (Houston)
  • Baylor Scott & White Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center (Dallas)
  • Dell Children's Blood and Cancer Center (Austin)

Clinical Trials & Precision Research in Texas

More than 2,000 active clinical trials, attracting patients from all 50 states and over 100 countries.

Need trial matching? ByOnco scans active National Cancer Institute (NCI) and ClinicalTrials.gov registers for your exact biomarker profile.

Frequently Asked Questions for Texas

What is the best cancer hospital in Texas and the world?

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is widely considered the world's leading cancer treatment and research institution, alongside UT Southwestern Simmons in Dallas.

How does ByOnco help patients traveling to MD Anderson in Houston?

ByOnco helps patients navigate appointment requests, review multidisciplinary treatment plans, estimate treatment and lodging costs, and communicate seamlessly with clinical teams.