Brachytherapy, also called internal radiation therapy, can effectively treat certain cancers, such as cervical and prostate cancers, in novel ways. At Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, you receive care from skilled experts who are leaders in their field. Our experienced radiation oncologists perform intricate brachytherapy procedures with your safety and comfort in mind at all times.
At Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, our team pioneered the use of intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) decades ago. Today, our experts use IMRT to treat certain cancers, such as prostate and lung cancers, with incredible precision. IMRT’s increased effectiveness — with fewer side effects — offers new possibilities for what you can do during and after cancer treatment.
At Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, leading radiation oncologists provide expert care and support. Our team members make themselves available to address your concerns and ease your cancer treatment. Read below for helpful answers to common questions people ask about radiation therapy.
David Williams had endured the surgical removal of a brain tumor as well as six weeks of aggressive traditional radiation and chemotherapy treatments.
At Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, you receive services from a team that understands the unique needs of older adults. Our geriatric oncologists and other specialists deliver cancer care appropriate for your medical needs, lifestyle and well-being.
Advanced imaging technology and computer mapping systems help make radiation therapy safer and more effective than in the past. You can count on the cancer doctors at Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, for precise care tailored to your needs. Our experts use image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) to focus radiation beams where they are needed. Increased precision enables us to treat cancer while protecting healthy tissues. As a result, IGRT minimizes side effects and safeguards long-term health.
Radiation therapy can be a useful tool in treating childhood cancers. At Mays Cancer Center, our team includes radiation oncologists with expertise in the unique needs of pediatric patients. We treat children from infancy to adulthood, using leading therapies that destroy cancer cells with exceptional precision. Our care always focuses on a child’s comfort, safety and long-term health.
Thyroid hormone therapy restores levels of important hormones that the body cannot produce after thyroid cancer surgery. Experts at Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, deliver personalized care. Our expertise helps more patients maintain appropriate levels of thyroid hormone and lowers the risk of complications. We build a lasting relationship with you, enabling us to tailor therapies to your changing needs.
At Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, you have access to care that is changing the way doctors detect and treat bladder cancer. We are one of the regional centers of excellence in Texas offering blue light cystoscopy in the outpatient setting. This method enables our experts to more precisely detect and treat early-stage cancers that may otherwise go unnoticed.
At Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson, you receive comprehensive services close to home. Doctors specializing in oncology rehabilitation work with your care team to address cancer treatment side effects.
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