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Cancer Care
Our cancer experts hold themselves to the highest care standards, earning our program recognition from the National Cancer Institute. And our research efforts are reshaping the way doctors across the country diagnose and treat cancer. Among our many accomplishments, we take pride in delivering care that’s improving lives right here in South Texas.
We offer more of the services you need under one roof, including sophisticated cancer tests and innovative treatments. Our expertise, derived from treating a high volume of patients, helps us anticipate your needs and keep your care moving forward.
We offer more of the services you need under one roof, including sophisticated cancer tests and innovative treatments. Our expertise, derived from treating a high volume of patients, helps us anticipate your needs and keep your care moving forward.
Our cancer programs
Our cancer programs help you get the best possible care from start to finish. Teams of cancer experts come together to coordinate and deliver the services that are right for your needs. And we build a trusting relationship with you, allowing us to tailor services to your goals.
Our complete approach includes more of the services you need in one program, including radiation oncology, specialized surgery and chemotherapy from medical oncology specialists. Across all of our programs, you’ll find care that’s tailored to your needs and access to innovative treatments through clinical trials.
We offer cancer programs for:
- Blood cancer: Our expertise spans common and complex blood disorders, including Langerhans cell histiocytosis and lymphoma. Highly skilled blood cancer (hematology oncology) specialists assure your safety and comfort during treatment.
- Breast cancer: Our expert team includes breast imaging specialists, breast surgeons and medical oncologists who specialize in breast cancer. We excel in tailoring care plans to our patients’ medical needs and personal preferences.
- Gastrointestinal cancer: We treat a broad range of conditions, including colon cancer, liver cancer and stomach cancer. Some gastrointestinal cancer patients see multiple specialists in one visit.
- Genitourinary cancer: This group of cancers affects the organs of the reproductive system and urinary tract. You can access sophisticated genitourinary cancer surgical procedures. We also offer immunotherapy, which harnesses your immune system to fight cancer.
- Lung cancer: Experienced thoracic (chest and lung) surgeons use the latest available techniques to safely remove lung cancer. Our patients have some of the shortest hospital stays — so you can go home sooner — and our program has low complication rates.
- Sarcoma: We have a depth of experience in treating sarcoma, a rare cancer that forms in the connective tissue. Our complete approach includes long-term follow-up care after treatment to help you stay as healthy as possible.
Get Cancer Care
Take the first steps by visiting our cancer experts for testing, a second opinion or to learn about treatment options.
Why Choose Mays Cancer Center?
Highlights of our program include:
- Commitment to high-quality care: We are an American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer accredited program. This prestigious recognition means we are among an elite group of cancer programs nationwide that deliver comprehensive, high-quality services. You receive personalized therapies that reflect the latest care practices from a team of highly skilled doctors.
- National recognition for cancer research: Mays Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center in Central and South Texas. This recognition is reserved for cancer centers with an established history of pioneering cancer research. It also means you have access to promising new treatments close to home. Learn more about our NCI designation.
- Expertise in many types of cancer: Our cancer specialists have additional training in their areas of specialty, such as breast cancer and blood disorders. Our active role in research means we stay current on the best care practices for rare cancers, including neuroendocrine tumors. Find out more about the cancer types we treat.
- Best available treatments: We offer treatment options — such as robotic surgery and immunotherapy — that you may be surprised to find in South Texas. And our experts have years of experience delivering them, so you can count on us for effective care. Read more about cancer treatments.
- Focus on quality of life: Your peace of mind matters to us. This is why we offer special services and support to make your life a little easier during treatment. You can get therapies, including advanced pain management, to relieve discomfort and ease side effects. Learn more about supportive care services.
World-class cancer care in San Antonio
Partnering with MD Anderson Cancer Center, one of the best in the world, brings additional expertise to our program. For most cancers, you can expect to receive the same level of care without traveling to Houston. We use MD Anderson’s proven treatment guidelines and work closely with their specialists whenever necessary.
Get more information about our partnership with MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Cancer research and clinical trials
Our researchers are changing the way doctors across the country detect, treat and prevent cancer. But our primary focus lies in addressing the care needs of people in South Texas. Our research specialties include cancer drug development, meaning you may be among the first in the nation to receive the latest therapies. Find out more about cancer clinical trials and research.