$600,000 cancer research fund announced in honor of John and Debbie Montford; gala raises $5.6 million
September 26, 2010
The $600,000 John T. and Debbie Montford Cancer Research Fund has been established at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio.
Vulcan Funshoot raises $150,000 for CTRC
September 15, 2010
More than 350 people turned out Saturday, Sept. 11 for the 17th annual Vulcan Funshoot, which this year raised $150,000 for the Cancer Therapy & Research Center at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio.
Pathologist uncovers clue in breast cancer paradox
September 15, 2010
Pothana Saikumar, Ph.D., an associate professor with The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, was studying kidney regeneration when he made an important breast cancer finding. The ramifications could extend to women with breast cancers that require the most intense chemotherapy.
Hyundai Hope On Wheels™ donates $100,000 to The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio to fight childhood cancer
September 13, 2010
Award Ceremony Is Part of “Hyundai Gives Hope on Wheels” Childhood Cancer Awareness Month National Initiative
For some women, preventive mastectomies pay off
September 3, 2010
A long-term study of women with a genetic predisposition for breast or ovarian cancer showed that those who elected major preventive surgeries had a significantly reduced risk of those cancers.
Vulcan Materials employees take aim at cancer in sporting event to raise funds for CTRC
September 1, 2010
Killing cancer isn’t as simple as shooting sporting clays out of the sky, but lining up teams to do just that is one way Vulcan Materials employees and their families contribute to the fight against cancer.