# MD Anderson expands Houston cancer care with $3.4B tower

> MD Anderson Cancer Center plans $3.4 billion Houston expansion with largest U.S. cancer-focused tower opening in 2032.
- Title: MD Anderson expands Houston cancer care with $3.4B tower
- Summary: MD Anderson Cancer Center plans $3.4 billion Houston expansion with largest U.S. cancer-focused tower opening in 2032.
- Keywords: md anderson cancer center, ut health system, inspiration tower, prism building, radiation oncology, diagnostic imaging, cancer care expansion, houston texas, Houstonchronicle
- Source: Houstonchronicle — https://houstonchronicle.com/health/article/md-anderson-houston-expansion-22516623.php
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## MD Anderson announces Houston expansion
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center plans two new buildings in the Texas Medical Center to meet growing cancer care demand.
## New facilities cost $3.4 billion
The two buildings will cost an estimated $3.4 billion and add more than 2 million square feet to MD Anderson’s main campus.
## Inspiration Tower opens in 2032
Inspiration Tower, a 25-story cancer-focused tower, will open in 2032 and become the largest U.S. cancer facility.
## Prism building for radiation therapy
Prism, a 292,000-square-foot radiation oncology and diagnostic imaging hub, will open in 2030.
## 250,000 patients annually
The new facilities will treat approximately 250,000 patients yearly, a 25% increase over current levels.
## Younger patients need support
New clinics will offer support services for younger patients facing life-changing cancer diagnoses.
## Advanced technology in new buildings
Both facilities will use AI, robotics, and other technologies to improve personalized cancer care.
## Key takeaway

MD Anderson Cancer Center will build two new facilities in Houston costing $3.4 billion to treat 250,000 patients annually by 2032.