Memorial Cancer Center

Leading Cancer Treatments

Our Medical Oncology & Hematology department is part of a team of caregivers that treat patients affected by a wide range of cancers and blood disorders.

Memorial Cancer Center is home to board-certified medical oncologists/hematologists who are at the forefront of cancer treatment with chemotherapy, biological agents, targeted therapies and immunotherapies.

Patients of the Cancer Center benefit from an individualized treatment plan, tailored to their specific condition. All systemic therapy regimens are reviewed by our Board-certified Pharmacist, who also oversees medication management.

Memorial Cancer Center works in collaboration with the University of New Mexico Cancer Center to offer state-of-the-art care in Dona Ana County and surrounding cities including Deming, Truth or Consequences, and Alamogordo, so that patients can remain near home, friends, and family during treatment.

Memorial Radiation Oncology, has been caring for individuals diagnosed with cancer for over 2 decades. Our Board Certified Radiation Oncologists, and highly trained and specialized staff, utilize the Tomotherapy Hi-Art Treatment System and a state-of-the-art Varian Linear Accelerator to treat cancer with radiation therapy.

Clinical Trials

Our innovative program provides clinical research trials as an option for qualified patients. Clinical trial patients receive a high standard of care and draw comfort from contributing to new knowledge about cancer care. Moreover, they often get access to new treatments before the general population. Our clinical trials program function within a statewide network - New Mexico Cancer Research Alliance - under the auspices of the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center - a National Cancer Institute-designated facility.

Commitment to Quality

Memorial Cancer Center is the only cancer program in Southern New Mexico that is accredited by the Commission on Cancer (CoC) through the American College of Surgeons (ACOS). Our Radiation Oncology Department, Memorial Radiation Oncology, is accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

Accredited cancer programs offer their patients with cancer:

• Quality care close to home
• Comprehensive care
• A multidisciplinary, team approach
• Information and education
• Patient-centered services
• Navigation services
• Options for genetic assessment and counseling, and palliative care services
• Care monitoring and quality improvement
• Treatment planning based on evidence-based national treatment guidelines
• Clinical trials and new treatment options
• Follow-up care including a survivorship care plan
• Patient tracking through the cancer data system

View our Annual Report.

Treating the Whole Patient

As a leading oncology treatment provider in Southern New Mexico, we focus beyond medicine, to strengthen the mind and body, by offering counseling services, survivorship planning, and support groups for patients and their family members. We also recognize the American Cancer Society as a support center, and are glad to have them bring the “Look Good Feel Better” experience to our patients.

The addition of integrative services reaffirms our commitment to providing world-class, personalized, and comprehensive care under one roof. Our approach to wellness care is to offer safe, evidence-based opportunities, education, and resources to our patients.

Cancer Center Leadership

William Adler, MD,  board certified and associate professor with the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center, is our Medical Director of Medical Oncology and Hematology.

Gregory Willis, MD, is our Medical Director of Radiation Oncology. 

Lynn Fletcher, RN, BSN, MBA, is administrative director of the cancer program.

Additional Resources

National Cancer Institute
American Cancer Society
American College of Surgeons
Quality Program Cancer
New Mexico Cancer Care Alliance
Radiation Oncology

Our Location

Memorial Cancer Center Phone:
575.521.6727

Address:
2530 S. Telshor Blvd, Suite 107
Las Cruces, New Mexico 88011