Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio

06/12/2026

Cancer touches many families, and every breakthrough starts with understanding how it develops.

A $2.1 million NIH grant is supporting David Libich, PhD, as he studies tiny structures inside cells called biomolecular condensates. These structures help regulate important functions like DNA repair and gene expression.

When these processes do not function properly, cancer can develop. By studying these changes, researchers hope to identify new ways to target cancers, including Ewing sarcoma and BRCA1-related cancers.

This work represents an important step toward developing better treatments and improving outcomes for patients in the future.

Learn more:
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06/10/2026

Understanding your health history can open the door to more informed care.

Through the Cancer Genetics Program at Mays Cancer Center, patients and families gain insight into how inherited factors may influence cancer risk. Our team provides genetic counseling and testing to help guide decisions about prevention, screening and treatment.

With the right information, patients can take a more active role in their care.

Learn more:
https://cancer.uthscsa.edu/cancer-care/programs/cancer-genetics

06/08/2026

When someone you love is facing a brain tumor diagnosis, you need answers — and a team you can trust.

Brain and spinal tumors are complex, and care often involves many decisions. At UT Health San Antonio, our Neuro-Oncology Program brings together a team of specialists who work closely to evaluate each case and guide treatment every step of the way.

This coordinated approach means patients and families are not navigating care alone. Instead, they have a team working together to create a personalized plan and provide access to advanced treatments, close to home.

Having the right support and expertise can make a difference during a difficult time.

Learn more about our program:
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06/08/2026

A cough that won’t go away. Feeling short of breath. Losing weight without trying.

These are changes that can be easy to overlook, but they are worth paying attention to.

Lung cancer often does not cause symptoms early, which is why noticing changes in your body and talking with your provider matters.

Possible signs include:
• A persistent cough
• Shortness of breath
• Unexplained weight loss

If something feels different or unusual for you, don’t ignore it. Paying attention to your body and speaking with your provider can help support earlier detection.

Learn more:
https://bit.ly/4tH4f4J

06/03/2026

Researchers at UT Health San Antonio are studying how pain develops at the biological level and exploring a potential way to interrupt that process early. Their work focuses on a drug that targets pathways involved in inflammation and pain signaling.

This research may be especially important for patients undergoing treatments like chemotherapy, where nerve-related pain can sometimes become long-term. In some cases, chronic pain can even affect how treatment is delivered.

By better understanding how chronic pain begins, this work could help inform new approaches to care and support improved outcomes for patients over time.

Learn more:
https://bit.ly/49z4bww

06/02/2026

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men — and it doesn't always come with obvious signs.

That's why it's important to know what to watch for.

Signs to be aware of:
-Pain or burning during urination
-Trouble starting or stopping urine flow
-Weak urine stream
-Blood in urine or semen
-Persistent pain in the lower back, hips or thighs

No symptoms doesn't mean no risk. Routine screening is one of the most important steps men can take for their health.

Learn more:
https://bit.ly/4a9p95b

05/31/2026

05/27/2026

Valerie F. Shiu, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon with UT Health San Antonio, shared these simple tips on "Daytime" on KABB FOX 29 News, San Antonio to help protect your skin:

-- Choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen that protects against UVA and UVB rays
-- Use SPF 30 or higher
-- Select a water-resistant formula if you are swimming or sweating
-- Reapply every two hours when outdoors

Making sunscreen part of your daily routine, even on cloudy days, can help protect against long-term skin damage and reduce your risk of skin cancer.

Learn more:
https://bit.ly/4tY3iEU

05/26/2026

Some patients miss care for a reason most people don’t think about—getting there.

A $19,000 grant from the American Cancer Society is helping change that at Mays Cancer Center by supporting transportation to and from medical appointments. For patients in treatment, that ride can mean the difference between delayed care and staying on track.

“This funding support helps patients gain access to life-saving treatment,” said Jeanie Paradise, director of clinical operations. “It helps ensure patients can stay connected to their care teams throughout treatment.”

Learn how this grant is helping patients stay connected to care: https://bit.ly/4abn9JD