Certain cancer types and therapies cause lymphedema, a condition that’s difficult to treat. At Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, you have access to exceptional care. Our services can help detect early development of lymphedema, may slow lymphedema progression and help many people maintain lasting symptom relief.
Physical therapy is a common treatment after surgery and for pain or other physical symptoms. Physical therapists assess your balance, movement and strength, then help you with special exercises to treat problems you have. You learn self-care strategies to help you enjoy a better quality of life.
UT Health San Antonio offers a revolutionary therapy for prostate cancer called Pluvicto®. We are one of the only centers in South Texas to offer this innovative treatment, providing new hope for advanced prostate cancer patients.
Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) is a minimally invasive treatment used for liver cancer. It is an alternative to surgery that directs a high dose of chemotherapy straight to the tumor.
Thermal ablation is a minimally invasive treatment used for many health conditions, including cancers of the bone, kidney, liver and lung. It can benefit people with early stage, small tumors or those awaiting liver transplant. Thermal ablation uses extreme heat or cold to destroy cancer cells.
Radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy is a treatment for thyroid conditions such as Graves’ disease and some types of thyroid cancer. It treats cancerous or other unhealthy cells that remain in the body after surgery.
Nuclear radiologists at UT Health San Antonio have been at the forefront of clinical breakthroughs in theranostic imaging and therapy for years.
Transarterial radioembolization (TARE) is a minimally invasive radiation treatment for liver cancer and other cancers that have spread (metastasized) to the liver. It is also called Y-90, which is short for yttrium-90, a radioactive substance.
Doctors at Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, deliver advanced therapies for cancers affecting the tonsils and base of the tongue. We perform trans-oral robotic surgery (TORS), which offers patients meticulous care and a potentially quicker return to daily activities.
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