Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio

10/30/2025

UT Health San Antonio's Mays Cancer Center is hosting the Advancing Cancer Research for Latinos and All Populations Conference from Feb 18-20, 2026. Gain perspective on cancer health issues and help us make a change!

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Thank you for your interest in attending the 2026 Advancing Cancer Research for Latinos and All Populations Conference! Your presence is important in helping us bridge the gap of cancer research in Latinos.Registration Rates

10/29/2025

Martha says her health has always been the top priority for her care team at Mays Cancer Center. She felt fully supported, knowing she could contact them any time by message or phone.

If she could speak to her newly diagnosed self, her message would be simple: “Don’t worry.” She wants others to know that research is advancing every day, bringing new treatments and more hope than ever before.

Hear how Mays Cancer Center changed everything for Martha.

10/27/2025

Being a caregiver to someone with cancer is a unique challenge. Sometimes, you might ask yourself, “How can I show up consistently and be the support system they need?”

In our new video, Katherine Cermin, DNP, associate director of Cancer Survivorship, offers advice for caregivers and family members on how to maintain a consistent presence, what to do if you've ghosted someone and practical ways to create a more supportive environment for your loved one.

Watch the video below, and click the link to read more about cancer ghosting: https://cancer.uthscsa.edu/news-and-stories/cancer-ghosting

10/27/2025

Halloween fun doesn’t have to stop during cancer treatment — it just might look a little different. 🎃

Read these tips for celebrating safely:

Stories Bewitched and Safe: Celebrating Halloween During Cancer Treatment October 23, 2023 Halloween is a favorite holiday for many, offering the chance to get creative, dress up and indulge in sweet treats. However, navigating this spooky season might come with some challenges for cancer patients.....

10/24/2025

Major surgeries, cancer treatments and other procedures often require blood to support recovery. Donating is a powerful way to make a lifesaving difference in your community.

Make an appointment to donate blood today: uthealthsahospital.org/donateblood

10/24/2025

UT Health San Antonio’s Mays Cancer Center has been named among Becker's Hospital Review’s “100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs” for 2025.

This national recognition reflects the strength of our academic cancer program, including precision medicine, clinical trials and research, comprehensive inpatient and outpatient oncology services and expertise in treating complex cancers. As the only National Cancer Institute–designated Cancer Center in South Texas, we continue to advance cancer care through scientific discovery and by expanding access to new and emerging therapies, including stem cell transplant and other advanced therapies that strengthen the depth of cancer services available to our region.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/47baYu0

10/23/2025

Martha Gamez-Smith is a two-time breast cancer survivor who used her journey to empower herself and others. Her advice is simple — prioritize your mammogram because early detection is key. She credits her outcome to Mays Cancer Center’s specialized, team-based and supportive care, including her oncologist, cardio-oncology, nutrition support and genetic testing.

Watch Martha’s inspiring story of hope and resilience.

10/22/2025

Navigating a cancer diagnosis can be challenging, especially if they don’t feel supported by loved ones.

Katherine Cermin, DNP, associate director of Cancer Survivorship, reminds us how simple acts, like a text or a phone call to say "I'm thinking of you,” can have a powerful, positive impact on a patient’s mental health.

In our latest video, she also shares valuable advice on where to start if you need to talk to someone and offers guidance on the importance of setting healthy boundaries.

Watch the full video below, and click the link to learn more about cancer ghosting: https://cancer.uthscsa.edu/news-and-stories/cancer-ghosting

10/22/2025

Our Mays Cancer Center care teams proudly joined Blood Cancer United for this year’s Light The Night walk on Oct. 11. It was a memorable evening to celebrate life, honor loved ones, and stand together in support of everyone affected by blood cancer. We’re grateful to be part of a community that shines so brightly for one another and shares our commitment to advancing lifesaving research.

10/21/2025

During Liver Cancer Awareness Month, we’re highlighting advances that are improving how liver and biliary diseases, including liver cancer, bile duct cancer and cirrhosis, are diagnosed and treated.

UT Health San Antonio advanced endoscopy specialists use minimally invasive, image-guided procedures to enhance accuracy, safety and recovery. Techniques such as endoscopic ultrasound-guided liver biopsy (EUS-LB) allow physicians to obtain liver tissue through the digestive tract rather than through traditional surgery, while EUS-guided portal pressure measurement provides a less invasive way to evaluate blood flow changes that occur with cirrhosis and advanced liver disease.

These advances are helping detect disease earlier and guide more personalized treatment for patients across South Texas.

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UT Health San Antonio's Advanced Interventional Gastroenterology (AIG) program at Mays Cancer Center uses advanced, minimally invasive techniques to diagnose and treat GI and liver conditions.

10/21/2025

At UT Health San Antonio’s Mays Cancer Center, we’ve reimagined hematology-oncology care to be more connected, convenient and patient-focused. With our new blood cancer outpatient infusion center and state-of-the-art cancer-focused hospital, patients receive seamless, coordinated care backed by the latest research, innovative therapies and clinical expertise.

As the only NCI-designated Cancer Center in South Texas, we’re delivering leading-edge therapies and personalized care close to home.

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Get team-based blood cancer care from hematology and oncology experts, close to home. We offer diagnostic advances and personalized treatment.

10/20/2025

When should you start getting mammograms?

The American Cancer Society recommends the following breast cancer screening guidelines for women at average risk:

In your 20s and 30s: Learn what’s normal for your breasts and report any changes to your doctor.
Ages 40–44: You have the option to begin annual mammogram screenings. Talk with your doctor about what’s right for you.
Ages 45–54: Schedule a yearly mammogram.
Ages 55 and older: You can continue yearly screenings or switch to every other year. Mammograms should occur at least once every two years.

These guidelines apply to women at average risk—those without a personal or strong family history of breast cancer, a known genetic mutation (such as BRCA1 or BRCA2), or prior chest radiation before age 30.

Talk to your doctor about the screening schedule that’s best for you.