Cancer patients are getting younger. Mays Cancer Center experts explain the modern factors at play
The risk of aging-related diseases, including cancer, doesn't sharply increase until the age of 50. Why then are so many younger people getting cancer right now?
Mays Cancer Center receives life-saving gift from American Heart Association to support cancer patients
Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, has partnered with the American Heart Association to support patients with breast cancer undergoing treatment. The American Heart Association has contributed a $2,000 grant for hypertension and food insecurity clinical programs, 75 blood pressure monitors, and 100 $25 Healthy Rewards Coupons for boxes […]
Vaccinations for cancer prevention: A vital step toward a healthier future
Vaccinations like HPV and hepatitis B are crucial in cancer prevention. Learn how these vaccines can significantly reduce your risk of developing related cancers.
Drug shows promise for treating brain tumors resulting from breast cancer, UT Health San Antonio trial reports
A drug effective in treating breast cancer shows new promise in addressing breast cancer with brain metastases or recurrent glioblastoma, as reported by results of a prospective window-of-opportunity trial at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio). The window trial, in which patients agreed to receive a novel […]
Back-to-school tips for cancer survivors of all ages
Whether you're starting college or kindergarten, it's important to have a plan in place this school year to prioritize your health and well-being.