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.
Robotic Surgery
At Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson, our surgical experts have extensive experience with advanced robotic techniques. Robotic surgery helps us safely remove complex cancers while protecting nearby healthy tissues. It provides a high level of precision for delicate regions such as the prostate, genitourinary tract, and head and neck. With robotic techniques, many people experience a faster recovery.
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.
Genitourinary (GU) Cancer Program
Genitourinary (GU) Cancer Program
Bladder Cancer Surgery
Bladder cancer treatment often includes surgery to remove a cancerous tumor. At Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, our team regularly performs these complex procedures. Some bladder surgery affects your body’s ability to urinate. Our surgeons perform reconstructive procedures to restore function. Many patients can urinate on their own after surgery, even without a bladder.