Breast Cancer Program

Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson, is a premier breast cancer program proudly serving our South Texas community. We are the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center in the region. You can count on us for innovative care, including the latest cancer drugs and surgical techniques.

It’s natural to feel anxious when facing a breast cancer diagnosis, and we won’t keep you waiting. At your appointment, you’ll speak with multiple breast cancer experts and receive follow-up tests in one visit. And our team includes specialists who give you the support you need for an excellent care experience.

Breast cancer types we treat

• Hereditary Cancer Syndromes
• Breast Cancer

Why choose us for breast cancer care?

Highlights of our program include:

• Team approach: Your treatment reflects the expertise of multiple doctors specializing in breast cancer. Our team includes surgeons, medical oncologists, imaging specialists, pathologists and radiation oncologists. We work together to plan and deliver the treatments that are best for your needs and preferences.
• Surgical expertise: Our team includes breast surgeons with additional fellowship training in breast cancer care. If you need reconstruction, you receive services from plastic surgeons who treat a high volume of breast cancer patients. Our capabilities help you receive the high-quality care you deserve. Learn more about cancer surgery.
• Safety: We use innovative techniques such as deep inspiration breath hold to protect the heart during radiation therapy for breast cancer. You take a deep, measured breath, which moves the heart away from the breast. At the same time, we deliver treatment in short, precise bursts. Get more information about radiation oncology.
• Support: Our breast cancer navigator coordinates services to keep your care on track. Whether it’s making appointments or connecting you with resources, including transportation and financial assistance if needed.

Leading breast cancer care in San Antonio

We partner with MD Anderson Cancer Center, one of the leading cancer programs. This partnership means you have access to expanded treatment options close to home. Find out more about our partnership with MD Anderson.

Timely breast cancer care

We help you start healing as quickly as possible with coordinated office visits. In one appointment, your visit may include:

• Access to multiple doctors: You discuss treatment options with breast cancer experts specializing in surgery, radiation therapy and medical oncology.
• Additional testing: Many patients receive same-day procedures to take a tissue sample (biopsy), allowing us to confirm or rule out a cancer diagnosis. We also perform advanced imaging studies that may include breast MRI.
• Timely results: Breast imaging experts interpret scans as soon as they are available. They share the information with other members of your care team.
• Support: Our breast cancer navigator helps you plan the next steps of your care. 

Research and clinical trials for breast cancer

In addition to proven care practices, you may be eligible to try new drugs that lower the risk of the cancer returning. We are exploring methods for using gentler treatments to achieve the same results people have come to expect of us.

Learn more about cancer clinical trials and research.

Care location

Zeller Building

• University Health Breast Imaging Center | 5th Floor
• Breast Oncology | 5th Floor
• Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery | 6th Floor

Medical Arts and Research 

• Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | 4th Floor