Lubbock Cancer Center

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a regular was wheeling in his shopping cart when he noticed something odd—an old lady delivering flowers seemed to be talking to herself as she walked past the entrance. Her expression was serious, but her words were lost in the breeze. As he approached closer, she suddenly turned and smiled warmly, saying, ‘I’m just telling these flowers where to go!’ Turned out she was an enthusiastic volunteer who named each bouquet before delivering them. The regular laughed heartily, realizing that sometimes even the most unexpected conversations can bring a smile.

2. In the Lubbock Cancer Center cafeteria, a regular was reaching for his usual coffee mug one morning and found an unfamiliar item nestled among the cups. It looked like a small, colorful plastic toy. Upon closer inspection, he realized it was a tiny plastic dinosaur—obviously someone’s lost toy from home or the kids’ play area outside. With a smile, he placed it back where he found it and continued his breakfast. Later that day, a delivery driver mentioned seeing the same dinosaur on her way out, saying she’d bring it in as a surprise for the next person who seemed lonely. From then on, every morning brought not just coffee but also a little friend—a colorful reminder that even in serious places, life finds its way to becheerful.

3. A few years ago, a regular was walking past the Lubbock Cancer Center one afternoon and overheard someone ask: ‘Did you hear that the oncologist’s office is now recommending patients bring their own snacks?’ The regular leaned in curiously but heard only mumbles from inside. Later that week, he noticed an older gentleman leaving with a bag of chips. Smiling, the regular thought, 'I guess they’re testing it out!' A month later, everyone brought snacks—even the delivery drivers started bringing cookies for the nurses.

4. In the Lubbock Cancer Center waiting room, a regular was scanning the shelves for magazines when he spotted an unusual item—a small bag of popcorn labeled ‘Radiation Resistant’. He picked it up curiously and asked the nurse behind the counter if it really worked. With a knowing smile, she replied, 'It’s just our way of keeping you entertained while you wait.' The regular laughed and popped one kernel in his mouth—only to realize everyone else had already done the same.