MDedge: Breast cancer diagnoses worse among Hispanics during COVID-19 pandemic
December 20, 2022
Marcela Mazo Canola, MD, Breast and Hematology Oncology, Mays Cancer Center, was quoted in this article. Read More
New hope for treating the toughest cancers
December 20, 2022
The Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio — South Texas’ only National Cancer Institute-Designated Cancer Center — is putting a decades-old antidepressant drug to new use treating breast cancers that don’t respond to existing therapies. Research in the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio provided […]
Salud America: Oprah Chooses Dr. Amelie Ramirez as a ‘Cycle Breaker’ for Latino Health
December 14, 2022
Oprah has chosen Amelie Ramirez, DrPh, MPH, as a “cycle breaker” for her work as director of Salud America through UT Health San Antonio. “Cycle Breakers” is a video series from the Smithsonian Channel that spotlights leaders who are solving health disparities in marginalized communities. Watch the program here.
Living Beyond Cancer symposium scheduled for January
December 13, 2022
Cancer survivors, cancer patients, friends, family and caregivers are invited to attend Living Beyond Cancer A-Z, a free symposium on Jan. 21, put on by the Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center. It will feature a full day of learning, empowerment and discovery and will take place […]
The Paisano: ‘MEGA Lungs’ exhibit spreads awareness about lung cancer, vaping
December 13, 2022
The Mays Cancer Center sponsored a “Mega Lung” exhibit at UTSA on the day of the Great American Smokeout to educate young people about the lungs. Representatives from the Mays Cancer Center and UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing were on hand to answer questions. Read the story.