Understanding breast cancer signs, symptoms, and risks

October 17, 2022

Marcela Mazo Canola, MD, breast medical oncologist at Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses how breast cancer has impacted the Hispanic/Latino population and the importance of breast cancer screenings. She also shares the signs of symptoms, along with the risk factors and what women can do to […]


What you can expect from cancer rehabilitation

October 12, 2022

Brian Fricke, MD, director of cancer rehabilitation, at Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, shares what side effects patients may face after cancer treatment and how receiving therapy services can help with pain and symptom management, improve physical function and reduce overall caregiver burden. Watch here    


Welcoming our new chief of surgical oncology

September 30, 2022

Alexander Parikh MD, MPH, FACS, FSSO, has joined the Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center as chief of surgical oncology in the Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery. Dr. Parikh is a professor of surgery and holds the Paige Johnson Distinguished Chair of Oncology and is the […]


SA Cancer Council luncheon celebrates 38 years supporting Mays Cancer Center

September 28, 2022

A total donation of approximately $6.5 million to the Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson, was celebrated at the SA Cancer Council’s annual Beacon of Hope Luncheon Sept. 13. The luncheon raises funds for the Mays Cancer Center and honors the SA Cancer Council’s top volunteers. This year the luncheon […]




The Purpose and Benefits of Cancer Rehabilitation

September 26, 2022

Brian Fricke, MD, director of cancer rehabilitation, at Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, explains the benefits of our cancer rehabilitation program and how it can help patients with their overall function to restore their quality of life throughout their cancer journey. Watch here