Cancer Warriors

Leonel Rodriguez, Stage 4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma survivor

Cancer Warrior: Leonel Rodriguez defies odds with clinical trial

May 13, 2023

Throughout his cancer journey, Leonel Rodriguez appreciated the Mays Cancer Center’s experts and the care teams who helped him along the way.



Yvonne Martinez, Triple-negative breast cancer survivor

Cancer Warrior: Yvonne Martinez beat breast cancer with self-determination

May 13, 2023

With the love of family and the care of her providers, Yvonne Martinez kept her faith throughout her struggle against triple-negative breast cancer.



Debra Hedgepeth, a senior registered nurse at the Mays Cancer Center, helps patients beat cancer.

Cancer Warrior: Debra Hedgepeth is fighting cancer every step of the way

May 13, 2023

For Debra Hedgepeth, a senior registered nurse at the Mays Cancer Center, helping patients beat cancer is a personal mission.



Mays Cancer Center philanthropist Lowry Mays pictured with his family.

Lowry Mays — cancer philanthropist, survivor, warrior

May 13, 2023

This tribute celebrates philanthropist Lowry Mays and his family for their role in growing the mission of the Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio.