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San Antonio Firefighters Cancer Prevention Program launches at UT Health San Antonio
June 23, 2026
By Steven Lee Firefighting is classified as a known human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Occupational cancer has become the leading cause of death among firefighters. Studies have shown that firefighters face a 9% higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer and a 14% higher risk of dying from cancer compared […]
Monthly Virtual Webinar Series Allows Education to Continue
July 20, 2021
By transitioning to a virtual platform during the pandemic, the Mays Cancer Center continued to support patients and their caregivers by providing monthly informational webinars.
Give Cancer the Boot Race a “Virtual” Success in 2020
July 20, 2021
The 5th Annual Give Cancer the Boot Survivorship 5K and 1 Mile Walk in 2020 required ingenuity but was carried out virtually over two weeks in November. Approximately 450 participants supported each other on a Facebook event page.
Circle of Hope funds pilot project to improve survivors’ quality of life
June 14, 2020
A one-year pilot project is designed to prove the concept and initial effectiveness of a holistic, individualized yet structured approach to improve physical, mental and spiritual aspects of quality of life for survivors of all types of cancer.
Physicians increasing HPV vaccine rates for populations with greatest cancer risk
June 14, 2020
Physicians/researchers are dedicated to educating males and childhood cancer survivors on their need for the HPV vaccine. While initial publicity campaigns targeted females, HPV causes cancer in both sexes and disproportionately in survivors.
GRACIAS Texas: Empowering South Texas’ underserved population
June 14, 2020
GRACIAS Texas (Genetic Risk Assessment for Cancer in All South Texas) is dedicated to cancer screening and cancer prevention education for thousands of residents living in the rural communities, towns and cities south of San Antonio.
Community support: San Antonio Express-News Book & Author Luncheon
June 9, 2020
The 28th Annual San Antonio Express-News Book & Author Luncheon on October 23, 2019, featured six prominent authors: Deborah Crombie, Steven L. Davis, Nathalie Dupree, Stephen Harrigan, Dr. Richard Selcer and Catherine Stier.
Community support: Wilenchik Walk for Life
June 9, 2020
The Wilenchik Walk have raised more than $180,000 to help advance breakthroughs in cancer research through clinical trials at the cancer center. The event honors the memory of Tony Wilenchik, a beloved former Schertz city councilman and civic leader.
Community support: Rudy’s Country Store
June 9, 2020
Since 2015, Rudy’s Country Story has hosted Rudy’s Campaign for the Cure to support the SA Cancer Council through the annual Pink Cup fundraiser to support breast cancer research and treatments at the Mays Cancer Center.
Board of Governors supports mission to reduce cancer burden in South Texas
June 9, 2020
The Board of Governors is a dedicated group of community and business leaders who are committed to helping advance the mission and goals of the Mays Cancer Center through philanthropy, community outreach and education, public relations, and patient referrals.
Vulcan Materials Company providing exemplary community support
June 9, 2020
Vulcan Materials Company’s Southwest Division in San Antonio has supported the Mays Cancer Center for the past 26 years through its very successful fundraiser, the Vulcan Fun Shoot. The annual event is a popular clay-shooting competition.
Give Cancer the Boot Survivorship 5K Run/Walk draws 450 participants
June 9, 2020
About 650 people registered for the 2019 Give Cancer the Boot Survivorship 5K that raised more than $35,000 for the Mays Cancer Center’s Oncology Support Services.