AROA Staff Biographies

Sidney C. Roberts, MD, FACR
Curriculum Vitae

AROA PictureA native of West Texas and a cum laude graduate of Rice University, Dr. Roberts graduated from the Baylor College of Medicine in 1987. Following his internship and residency, also with the Baylor College of Medicine, he briefly returned to West Texas before joining the staff of the Arthur Temple, Sr. Regional Cancer Center in Lufkin in 1992. Five years later he became the Center's Medical Director. Dr. Roberts also has directed the radiation therapy program of the Laird Cancer Center at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches since 1994.

"My grandmother was a physician and was somewhat of a role model for me. Though my initial major at Rice University was music performance (and ultimately German Literature), I was always attracted to the idea of helping people as well as being intellectually stimulated in an ongoing fashion. That's how I came to decide to go to medical school. Once at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, I took an elective rotation with a hospice, visiting cancer patients in their homes. My interest in oncology grew, and I later rotated through the radiation oncology department. What attracted me to this specialty is that even though more than half of patients are cured of their cancer, there are close to 50% who still need to have symptoms of advanced cancer addressed in a compassionate, caring way. In the field of radiation oncology, especially with my hospice training and certification, I feel there is almost always something positive to offer to help the patient." -Dr. Sid Roberts

Dr. Roberts is Board Certified by the American Board of Radiology in Radiation Oncology and by the American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

He is an active member of many state and national medical organizations, including the Texas Radiological Society, Texas Medical Association, American Medical Association, American College of Radiology, American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, and the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He is also a member of the Christian Medical and Dental Association and the Baptist Medical/Dental Fellowship.

Dr. Roberts participates in ongoing education to stay abreast of developments in radiotherapy. Since 1999, he has been a site investigator for East Texas under M.D. Anderson Cancer Center for the national STAR trial: the study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene for prevention of breast cancer in high-risk women. This trial is designed to see which drug is more effective in preventing breast cancer and what the side effects of each drug are in this setting. Tamoxifen is already known to reduce a woman's risk of breast cancer if she is at high risk; Raloxifene - an osteoporosis drug - may also be effective, but with a different side effect profile. This study will help answer the question. For more information about the trial, click here.

In addition to his work at the cancer centers in Lufkin and Nacogdoches, Dr. Roberts serves as the Medical Director of Hospice in the Pines in Lufkin and is actively involved in the training of hospice nurses. From 1994-2001 he served as President of the Angelina County unit of the American Cancer Society and spearheaded its campaign to raise $1.2 million for a new facility in Lufkin and for a pilot Patient Navigator program. Dr. Roberts has been involved in numerous other activities throughout the community, including service as President of the Board of St. Cyprian's Episcopal School. In 2000 he was awarded the Silver Spike Award by Leadership Lufkin in recognition of his outstanding community leadership.

Dr. Roberts and his wife, Catherine, reside in Lufkin and have three daughters.

Photos of Dr. Roberts by ImagesByTerryLewis.com.