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Cancer Treatment
Clinical Trial Treatments

At Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson, we offer eligible patients enhanced treatment options through a wide selection of clinical trials.

Cancer Treatment
Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)

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.

Cancer Treatment
Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT)

At Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, our radiation oncologists combine advanced technologies with exceptional cancer expertise.

Cancer Treatment
Blue Light Cystoscopy

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.

Cancer Treatment
Brachytherapy

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.

Cancer Treatment
Fertility Preservation

At Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, our holistic approach includes fertility preservation services. You have access to highly skilled specialists and a wide range of options.

Cancer Treatment
Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)

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.

Cancer Treatment
Pediatric Radiation Therapy

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.

Cancer Treatment
Radiation Therapy FAQs

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.

Cancer Treatment
Speech and Swallow Therapy During Cancer Treatment

Head and neck cancer treatment can affect your ability to speak or swallow. Experts at Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, help you move forward with specialized therapies. Whether you experience speech or swallowing changes during treatment or years later, we are here for you.