Gabriella Carrizales, PA-C Dermatology
Meet the Experts: Mohamad Fakhreddine, M.D.
“I hope all my patients feel they’ve been listened to with compassion, and I hope I’ve helped them really understand what’s going on with their care.”
Palliative or Supportive Care: What's in a name?
As a hospice and palliative care specialist, I see the dedication of our dietitian as she arranges essential supplies and counsels our patients.
What the People in This Building Taught Me About Health Care
It’s almost cliché. You hear, “You have cancer,” and you wonder if you’ve been given a death sentence.
Malachi Fisher – Testicular Cancer Survivor
“Pay attention to your body. Don’t put it off. Your body is your best friend, and it’s usually right.”
Frosts' gift through estate helps ensure bright future for cancer patients
San Antonio natives Pat and Kelley Frost are loyal to and fond of their hometown and its citizens. That’s why they made a commitment in 1999 to help..
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.
Joshua Asper, PA-C Physician Assistant
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.