Mission Statement

The mission of Shivers Cancer Foundation is to help cancer patients in Central Texas by supporting:

  1. The planning, development and operation of high quality, multidisciplinary and well coordinated treatment capacity in Central Texas that is accessible by all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.
  2. Cancer screening and early detection programs in Central Texas.
  3. Cancer research in Central Texas.
  4. The training and education in Central Texas of physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals with respect to the care and treatment of cancer patients.
  5. The development and delivery of ancillary services to cancer patients in Central Texas, including patient navigation and assistance, hospice and homecare, and blood products.