Located in Austin, Texas, Southwest Regional Cancer Center was founded in 1978. It enhances health care by delivering quality patient service and solutions. The center has registered nurses and provides patient education, clinical evaluation and treatment. It specializes in preparing chemotherapy and related drugs. The cancer center has certified pharmacy technicians to maintain the standards in the industry. It has a trained hematologist and oncologist to provide services 24 hours, seven days a week. Southwest Regional Cancer Center additionally offers individual, family and group counseling to solve problems and cope with the fears, uncertainties and stress inherent in serious illness. The center s oncology social worker offers educational programs related to cancer. It also has various locations, including Georgetown, San Marcos, Marble Falls, Smithville, La Grange and Lockhart, Texas.