Cancer
COVID-19 vaccine panel discussion
February 10, 2021
Experts share what is known about COVID-19 vaccines and immunocompromised patients as well as the vaccination plan for cancer patients.
News 4: Fighting cancer in the midst of a pandemic
February 8, 2021
Dr. Sukeshi Arora, a gastrointestinal oncologist at the Mays Cancer Center, spoke to News 4 about vaccinating high-risk cancer patients. Read and watch the story.
KSAT 12: Q&A: Dr. Ruben Mesa
February 8, 2021
Dr. Ruben Mesa, executive director of the Mays Cancer Center, spoke to viewers during KSAT 12’s Q&A segment about the importance of cancer patients keeping their appointments during the pandemic and the measures the Mays Cancer Center has taken to protect its patients. Watch the interview.
KENS 5 Medical Minute: Prostate cancer and screening
February 4, 2021
Michael Liss, MD, associate professor, urologic oncology, explains the importance of prostate cancer screenings in this KENS 5 Medical Minute. Medical Minute is a collaboration between UT Health San Antonio and KENS 5. Watch video
KENS 5 Medical Minute: Treating cancer while reducing future risks
February 4, 2021
Tim Wagner, MD, MBA, associate professor, radiation oncology, talks about Deep Inspiration Breath Hold, a new technology used to treat breast cancer while preventing cardiac complications in this KENS 5 Medical Minute. Medical Minute is a collaboration between UT Health San Antonio and KENS 5. Watch video
KENS 5 Medical Minute: What is HPV and how to prevent cancer
February 4, 2021
Georgia McCann, MD, associate professor, gynecologic oncology, explains the importance of getting the human papillomavirus vaccine at an early age to prevent cancer in this KENS 5 Medical Minute. Medical Minute is a collaboration between UT Health San Antonio and KENS 5. Watch video