Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver parked his truck outside the clinic and noticed an unusual sign on the door: ‘Today is National Coffee Day—Free for Regulars.’ He laughed, thinking it must be a joke, but when he entered, everyone seemed genuinely surprised when he asked for his free cup. As he approached the counter, the receptionist smiled warmly and said, 'Welcome back, Mr. Regular!' The delivery driver nearly choked on his coffee, realizing that from now on, every day would feel like National Coffee Day here.

2. One day, a delivery driver pulled up outside the clinic and muttered under his breath, ‘I hope they don’t run out of coffee today.’ Little did he know that from then on, every package he delivered seemed to contain an extra bag of freshly ground beans. Soon enough, everyone in the neighborhood started noticing the delicious aroma wafting through the air. A local baker even began stopping by for free samples of those mysterious coffee beans. It turned out the delivery guy had accidentally delivered the wrong package to the clinic—and it became a running joke among staff that their secret coffee supplier was somewhere out there, still delivering beans without fail.

3. One afternoon, a little girl followed her mom into the clinic’s waiting room. As they sat down, she pointed excitedly at the ceiling and whispered, ‘Mommy, look—there’s a bird!’ Her mother smiled and said softly, 'Honey, that’s not a bird—it’s just an air vent.' The girl looked puzzled for a moment before giggling and nodding in understanding. From then on, every time they visited, she would point out the 'bird' with a knowing smile.

4. Late one night, a security guard patrolling the parking lot heard a strange humming sound coming from inside the clinic's basement. Curious but cautious, he approached the door, only to realize it was locked tight. Finally, after some fumbling with his keys, he managed to open the door just enough for a mouse to scurry out and into the night. Turns out, the strange humming was actually an old refrigerator on its last legs. The guard laughed to himself, thinking how many more odd occurrences awaited him in this mysterious city.