Amidst the rise of COVID-19 and losing her job, the unthinkable happened: Yvonne Martinez was diagnosed with aggressive triple-negative breast cancer.

The Mays Cancer Center is testing new treatments to enhance and extend the life of patients with cancer and translating leading-edge research into new drugs and technology-assisted procedures that are improving patient health and recovery.

The Mays Cancer Center is exploring holistic therapies and approaches in comprehensive evidence-based prevention, treatment and patient recovery, and expanding services and programs to address the specific needs of patients and family members at each stage of cancer care.

These almond-crusted, baked chicken tenders will be a crowd pleaser at any party! They're tasty and crunchy — just like deep-fried tenders — but these are full of healthy fats, fiber and vitamin E.

Ratna Vadlamudi, PhD, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Mays Cancer Center, is researching compounds that can target cancer cells to stop their growth.

Researchers from the Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio presented results of multiple lines of study during the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, operated in conjunction with the American Association of Cancer Research.

In February 2022, first lady Jill Biden toured the Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio and praised its efforts in addressing disparities in cancer rates among Hispanics.

A summary of several of the many awards and honors received by Mays Cancer Center and its researchers during Fiscal Year 2022. 

This 5-minute wrap is both easy and full of cancer-fighting fruit and vegetables along with essential vitamins. It's perfect for a quick lunch on the go!