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: Recognizing the signs of heart disease during the pandemic

February 5, 2021

Dr. Dawn Hui, Cardiothoracic Surgery, was interviewed for this KENS 5 story focusing on the warning signs of heart disease, prevention during the pandemic and the American Heart Association’s Don’t Die of Doubt campaign. Read and watch the story.


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


KENS 5 Medical Minute: Detecting cancer in both women and men

February 4, 2021

Maryam Elmi, MD, assistant professor, breast surgical oncology, talks about breast cancer screenings and genetic testing in this KENS 5 Medical Minute. Medical Minute is a collaboration between UT Health San Antonio and KENS 5. Watch video