Repurposed drug brings new hope to treat breast cancer

September 29, 2023

“We applaud our patients. They are the true heroes in what we do.” —Virginia Kaklamani, MD, DSc, Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio Could a drug prescribed for transplant recipients also help some women beat breast cancer? Impressive new findings point to this possibility, according to research conducted at The University of Texas […]





UTSA football discounted tickets available for final four home games

September 28, 2023

Get discounted tickets to watch the final four home football games of The University of Texas at San Antonio’s inaugural season in the American Athletic Conference. For the third year, UT Health San Antonio serves as the of UTSA’s athletic programs, including football, basketball, baseball, volleyball and soccer. Ken O. Kenneth-Nwosa, MD, a UT Health […]


UT Health San Antonio offers new services in Converse

September 28, 2023

UT Health San Antonio is now offering obstetrics and gynecology services and maternal-fetal medicine services in Converse at a shared site with University Health. Specialists are equipped to care for women through healthy and high-risk pregnancies. Kristen Plastino, MD, vice chair for clinical operations, and other officials at the ribbon cutting shared information about providing […]



Clinical trial gives women with gene mutation power over disease

September 8, 2023

    When Juana Padron, a 40-year-old mother of four, chose to have a genetic test, going against her friends and family’s advice was the last thing on her mind. Padron’s aunt died from breast cancer, and she watched her sister endure two surgeries and chemotherapy as she successfully fought off ovarian cancer. Her primary […]