Robotic surgery on forefront of HPV-related cancer treatment

February 3, 2026

This story was first published in the February 2026 issue of the Bexar County Medical Society’s San Antonio Medicine magazine. New face of head and neck cancer A healthy 40-year-old man visits his primary care physician for a mass on his neck. He doesn’t smoke, has no risk factors for head and neck cancer, and […]


Gastrointestinal cancer rising sharply in younger adults

December 4, 2025

UT Health San Antonio’s advanced endoscopy team leads efforts in early detection and prevention Gastrointestinal cancers were previously believed to primarily affect older adults, but over the past two decades, rates of these cancers have increased dramatically in people under age 50. A new report from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute reveals that colorectal, pancreatic, esophageal […]



Myth or fact? Test your knowledge about good ear health

September 21, 2023

Brian Perry, MD, FACS, clinical professor, director of Otology/Neurotology, Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Ears play a vital role in our daily lives. These fascinating organs not only provide the capacity to hear, but also help us maintain our balance by keeping our eyes focused on a target. If not for the ears, our […]