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If you’ve recently been diagnosed with cancer or want a second opinion, we’re here to help.

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Our partnership with MD Anderson Cancer Center means more treatment options for you. Find out more

Comprehensive cancer care

At UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, our patient-and-family-centered care means including those closest to the patient in all care and treatment decisions. This increased level of communication leads to deeper connections between the care teams and the patients, more satisfied patients better outcomes. Our multidisciplinary approach to cancer care allows our teams to customize treatments according to each individual and their personal cancer journey.

Our multidisciplinary teams:

All cancers treated

 

The very latest cancer treatments and therapies

As the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in South Texas, we contribute to the rapid pace of discovering the underlying causes of and treatments for cancer so that our patients have access to more than 200 clinical trials specifically focused on cancer right here in San Antonio. These clinical trials can provide treatment options for patients at every stage of their disease. Our ongoing commitment to research is part of our mission to advance cancer care for every patient, every day. 

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  • 04/18/19
    Thursday

    Genetic testing, improved treatments now available for breast cancers

    Overview Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women and is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women in the United States. Treatments for breast cancer can vary based on the type of breast cancer and the stage at which the cancer is detected. In general, the earlier the cancer is diagnosed, the more effective the treatments are at preventing recurrence of breast cancer. view more

  • 04/18/19
    Thursday

    The latest surgical techniques for male breast cancer

    Overview Male breast cancer is a rare form of the disease. Less than 1% of all breast cancers occur in men. It’s most common among older men, but it can occur at any age. Despite its relative rarity, the occurrence of the disease is on the rise. According to current estimates, 2,670 new cases will be diagnosed in the United States in 2019. This worse outcome may be due to delay in diagnosis and treatment. view more

  • 04/16/19
    Tuesday

    Meet the Experts: Mohamad Fakhreddine, M.D.

    “I hope all my patients feel they’ve been listened to with compassion, and I hope I’ve helped them really understand what’s going on with their care.” The specialty of radiation oncology is unique in the cancer care field. Part engineering. Part physics. Part science and invention. For all its technical aspects, the most important element says UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Mohamad Fakhreddine, M.D., is a compassionate human connection. view more

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