{"id":139,"date":"2026-04-16T15:15:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T15:15:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shawcancercenter.org\/about\/"},"modified":"2026-06-07T21:46:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T21:46:12","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.shawcancercenter.org\/es\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"Acerca de"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f5a44f5b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Choose Shaw Cancer Center?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing where to receive cancer care is one of the most important decisions you or your family may face. At Shaw Cancer Center, patients receive nationally recognized cancer care in a setting that combines advanced medical expertise with deeply personal support.<br><br>Located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Shaw Cancer Center serves patients from across Colorado and beyond. Our program is accredited by the nation\u2019s leading cancer organizations and has received some of the highest honors awarded to cancer centers in the United States.<br><br>Watch the video below to learn how our oncology specialists, advanced treatments and Spirit of Survival programs come together to guide patients through every step of their cancer journey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shawcancercenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/SCC-Website-1500x1001-Aerial-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shawcancercenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/SCC-Website-1500x1001-Aerial-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.shawcancercenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/SCC-Website-1500x1001-Aerial-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.shawcancercenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/SCC-Website-1500x1001-Aerial-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.shawcancercenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/SCC-Website-1500x1001-Aerial-18x12.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/www.shawcancercenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/SCC-Website-1500x1001-Aerial.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"The Comprehensive Care Experience Provided at Vail Health Shaw Cancer Center\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h2c0ugQd8kE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recognized for Excellence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shaw Cancer Center has earned accreditation and recognition from some of the nation\u2019s most respected cancer organizations, reflecting our commitment to exceptional outcomes and patient-centered care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Commission on Cancer (CoC) Gold Accreditation from the American College of Surgeons, awarded to only a small percentage of cancer programs nationwide.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outstanding Achievement Award from the Commission on Cancer, recognizing exceptional quality and patient-centered cancer care.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) accreditation for comprehensive, multidisciplinary breast cancer care.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ASCO Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI) Certification for commitment to continuous quality improvement in oncology care.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ASTRO APEx An accreditation Program for Excellence\u00ae recognizing high-quality radiation oncology services and safety standards.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to national clinical trials offering patients opportunities to participate in leading-edge cancer treatments and research.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/es\/about\/accreditation-and-accolades\/\">Check Out Our Accreditation &amp; 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