Mays Cancer Center Annual Report
What does the cancer journey look like? One depiction is a mosaic — a composite of the thousands of patients, family members and friends, caregivers, physicians, providers and researchers who have joined the battle to end cancer so that every cancer journey can become a survivor story. At the Mays Cancer Center, we strive every day to find new therapies, to increase the diversity of participants in our clinical trials and to expand rehabilitation opportunities to more patients, because we know that every cancer journey gives us all a reason to fight.
Story Highlights
Promising drug for treating brain tumors stemming from breast cancer
“We knew that the drug has been effective in the treatment of breast cancer, but its usefulness in the treatment of resulting brain tumors has been unclear. Our trial, however, revealed that it could achieve concentrations of inhibitors inside the tumors sufficient to benefit patients, and with minimal side effects, which is very promising for […]
Breaking new ground with BRCA1 research at UT Health San Antonio
A study led by the UT Health San Antonio sheds light on a novel role of breast cancer gene 1 (BRCA1) in tumor suppression for breast and ovarian cancers. Individuals with inherited mutations in BRCA1 are predisposed to breast, ovarian and other cancers. BRCA1 helps prevent cancer by repairing damaged DNA, but how it does […]
Gene-mutation pathway discovery paves way for targeted blood cancer therapies
About 30% of people with myeloid malignancy diseases have a mutation in a gene called tet methylcytosine dioxygenase 2 (TET2). This gene is known to have a tumor-suppressive function. “There currently is no specific, targeted treatment or therapy for these TET2-mutated cancers. This pathway opens a door for targeted therapeutics and targeted prevention,” said Mingjiang […]
UT Health San Antonio creates innovative method for advancing understanding of pancreatic cancer
“Learning how to prevent cancers from happening or figuring out how to stop them in their early stages is potentially more important than treatment itself. For pancreatic cancer, the biggest problem is that we find the cancer too late.” – Pei Wang, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Cell Systems and Anatomy at UT […]
Minimally invasive stereotactic body radiation therapy
“This technology is a game-changer for patients who need to travel to San Antonio. The treatment is less intrusive, and the recovery time is minimal. For loved ones, it means more time spent with family and less time worrying about treatment.” – Christien Kluwe, MD, PhD, radiation oncologist at Mays Cancer Center Stereotactic body radiation […]
Where tomorrow’s breakthroughs begin: UT Health San Antonio’s first hospital opens, merging comprehensive care and innovation
As the golden sun peeks over the Hill Country skyline, UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital begins to stir with the promise of a new day. A physician-scientist steps purposefully through the sleek glass entrance into an atrium bathed in natural light. Their path leads to an expansive lab equipped with the latest […]
