Search Result for "*:*"
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.

Clinical Trial

LS0386, Clinical and Epidemiological Studies in Lymphoma (CTMS#18-0162)

The goal of this infrastructure grant is to establish and maintain a cohort of over 12,000 non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) patients to support broad and cutting-edge research that identifies clinical (including co-morbid diseases), epidemiologic (including lifestyle and other exposures), host genetic, tumor, and treatment factors, as well as the interaction among these factors, on short and long-term outcomes. These efforts will identify new approaches to improve the survival and well-being of NHL patients.

Cancer Treatment
Trans-Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS)

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.

Cancer Treatment
Reconstructive Head and Neck Surgery

Head and neck cancer treatment can disrupt sensitive tissue in your head, throat and neck. Therapies may affect your appearance or ability to breathe, speak and swallow. Reconstructive surgery experts at Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, perform sophisticated procedures to address these problems.

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
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
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.

Clinical Trial

A Pilot Study to Evaluate the Chemopreventive Effects of Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) in Colorectal cancer (CRC) Patients with Curative Resections.

This will be a randomized, controlled pilot trial of patients with histological documentation of primary colon or rectal adenocarcinoma with resectable cancer, who have not received any treatments for cancer. If patient is a candidate for surgical resection, with no planned neoadjuvant chemotherapy, then the patient is eligible. All eligible subjects will be consented prior to surgery.