Drug shows promise for treating brain tumors resulting from breast cancer, UT Health San Antonio trial reports
A drug effective in treating breast cancer shows new promise in addressing breast cancer with brain metastases or recurrent glioblastoma, as reported by results of a prospective window-of-opportunity trial at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio). The window trial, in which patients agreed to receive a novel […]
Back-to-school tips for cancer survivors of all ages
Whether you're starting college or kindergarten, it's important to have a plan in place this school year to prioritize your health and well-being.
$2 million CPRIT award brings top cancer researcher to UT Health San Antonio
As part of the $52 million Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) grant funding round announced in May, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) received a $2 million CPRIT recruitment (CPRIT Scholar) funding award to bring top cancer researcher, Maria Falzone, PhD, to the […]
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UT Health San Antonio appoints alumnus as new executive director of Mays Cancer Center
Lei Zheng, MD, PhD, alumnus of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio), has been appointed executive director of Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio and vice president for oncology for the health science center, effective Sept. 1, 2024. Zheng will also be named the Mays Family Foundation Distinguished […]
Coming home: SA native, breast oncologist Jessica Treviño Jones, MD, returns home to fight cancer through education
Breast medical oncologist Jessica Treviño Jones, MD, returns to her San Antonio roots with a mission: to empower her community through cancer education and prevention. From humble beginnings to a leading role in cancer care, her journey inspires hope and change.
Fall fruits and vegetables to support your cancer journey
Embrace the season with fall fruits and vegetables rich in nutrients like beta carotene and vitamins to support your health during cancer treatment.