Overview

• Officials say the center will be the first comprehensive cancer facility serving West Texas and the Borderplex, addressing a long-standing care gap.
• Plans call for imaging, medical, surgical and radiation oncology, clinical trials, and preventive outreach to be offered in one location.
• The project is described as the Texas Tech University System’s largest cancer and specialty care build and will link to a new Clinical Sciences Building.
• Texas Tech Health El Paso projects the center could serve up to 1,100 patients annually, citing forecasts of rising regional demand through 2033.
• Leaders note many patients currently travel up to 550 miles for comprehensive care, and a gift supporting the effort was referenced without public details.