Patient Care

Robert Hromas, MD, Dean, Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine and Vice President for Medical Affairs, UT Health San Antonio

A year of transformative progress

May 13, 2023

UT Health San Antonio’s Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine Dean Robert Hromas, MD, identifies four areas of focus of the Mays Cancer Center in its quest to end cancer for communities in South Texas and beyond.




The provision of patient-centered care

May 13, 2023

The Mays Cancer Center is exploring holistic therapies and approaches in comprehensive evidence-based prevention, treatment and patient recovery, and expanding services and programs to address the specific needs of patients and family members at each stage of cancer care.



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.