Shaw Regional Cancer Center

Welcome to the Shaw Regional Cancer Center, a program of Vail Valley Medical Center.

The Shaw Cancer Center is the only comprehensive cancer center in the central Rocky Mountains. Built in 2001, the Shaw was created to provide patient-centered care for both the people that live in the region and those who visit the Rocky Mountains. The Shaw Regional Cancer Center serves a six-county region including Eagle, Garfield, Pitkin, Lake, Summit and Routt, but "The Shaw" cares for people from every part of the country.

At The Shaw Cancer Center, we have created a relaxing, healing environment complete with cascading waterfalls, healing gardens, and soothing music. We offer cancer care, featuring state-of-the-art radiation treatment that includes IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy) and brachytherapy treatments for many types of cancer.

Our experienced physicians, trained at America’s most prestigious universities and cancer centers, offer both radiation therapy and medical oncology services. This professional staff develops individualized cancer treatment plans to ensure the best outcomes along with comprehensive, patient centered support services.

In addition to our expert clinical care, The Shaw Cancer Center provides invigorating exercise and physical recovery programs for cancer survivors, weekly yoga classes, and psychological and emotional support through cancer support groups.

The Shaw Regional Cancer Center is your best choice for cancer care. Our cancer treatment programs include the following comprehensive care services designed to improve your health and quality of life during cancer treatment and recovery:

• Medical and radiation oncology
• Specialized programs for treating prostate cancer, breast cancer, and gynecological cancers
• Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), a form of radiation therapy available to treat cancer while maximizing the ability to spare healthy, normal tissue
• Surgeons specializing in cancer surgery
• Plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Jack's Place, an on-site home for patients and caregivers to live during their stay at Shaw Cancer Center
• A state-of-the-art diagnostic breast center
• A multidisciplinary approach with weekly conferences in which specialists discuss best clinical cancer treatments for each individual patient
• Complementary medicine and supportive cancer services
• On-site diagnostic and laboratory services
• A therapeutic environment to facilitate recovery with psychosocial support and patient or family counseling
• Physical therapy for acute or long term therapy
• Fit for Survival, our survivorship program
• Access to specialty physicians and clinical trials through a partnership with University of Colorado Cancer Center
• A food and nutrition program, Registered Dietician, and on-site cafeteria