Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center Video

Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center Video - Full Transcription

Audio: Soft background music plays throughout video. Voice-over narration throughout video.

Images: Both logos, entry to the BMDACC

Audio: Banner Health, a leading major healthcare system in the nation, and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, internationally renowned for its cancer treatment and research, have joined together to establish Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center on the campus of Banner Gateway Medical Center.

Images: Shots of inside the cancer center, screen shot of BGMC

Audio: Patients will receive a new level of unprecedented cancer care in the state of the art outpatient center and on two impatient floors within Banner Gateway Medical Center.

Images: Group of caregivers

Audio: This new level of care will allow patients to experience customized, comprehensive and compassionate care with a team of experts who work together to develop a treatment plan based on each patient’s unique needs.

Images: Volunteers at lobby desk, patients being greeted

Audio: When you enter the lobby, a healing environment full of hope and encouragement surrounds you.

Images: Clinical navigator with patient

Audio: Knowing that the journey through cancer can be challenging, every patient will have a clinical nurse navigator to help him or her through this unfamiliar territory and serve as the point of contact.

Images: Patient with physician in the Multidisciplinary Clinic

Audio: Our specialty physicians will work together in unison to address the varied needs of each patient in the most comfortable and convenient manner possible. 

Images: Linear Accelerator with patient and mapping feature

Audio: Patients may receive treatment by our highly coordinated radiation oncology team who will provide the highest level of cancer care using the latest medical equipment in conjunction with the world-renowned protocols developed by MD Anderson in Houston.

Images: Patient with nurse in the Infusion Area

Audio: The clinical expertise of our Infusion Therapy professionals is matched by a healing environment designed to address the unique physical, emotional and spiritual needs of each patient. Expansive windows boasting beautiful mountain views and a covered balcony offering an outdoor therapy experience will help to ensure serenity and tranquility.

Images: Stock images we have of BGMC OR’s

Audio: Some individual treatment plans may include surgical procedures. Our medical professionals have the experience, expertise and access to the latest, most sophisticated surgical equipment to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Images: Patient Room Footage from BGMC shoots and new mural on the 5th floor

Audio: Inpatient care, provided inside Banner Gateway Medical Center, located on the same campus, will mirror the high level of care and support patients will receive in the outpatient center. 

Images: Three of four physicians speaking in a group

Audio: To ensure we deliver the best cancer care, we have a team of highly-experienced and nationally recognized physicians leading our efforts. 

Images: Patient and family with staff member.

Audio: At Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, we give patients and their families hope. There are three beautifully crafted symbols that not only symbolize the feelings and emotions of hope, but also the mission of “Helping Oncology Patients be Empowered”.

Images: Bell in the Radiation Oncology lobby

Audio: From the bell that patients ring at the completion of their radiation treatment, symbolizing the end of treatment and a new beginning.

Images: Healing Courtyard

Audio: To the healing courtyard, with three separate gardens each symbolizing a different step in the cancer journey.

Images: Lantern of Hope

Audio: And finally the Lantern of Hope. This four-story metal structure serving as a beacon of hope for everyone touched by cancer,  illuminated at night in honor of those who have and will fight cancer in their lifetimes.

Images: Various shots of patient care and building

Audio: Cancer is a journey that often includes family and friends. At Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, we will travel this journey hand in hand with our patients, supporting their unique medical and personal needs every step of the way.