UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center (also known as Mays Cancer Center) is the only NCI-Designated Cancer Center in South Texas, founded in 1974 and now celebrating 50 years of excellence. It provides comprehensive cancer care, cutting-edge research, clinical trials, prevention, and education. The center is a leader in cancer drug development, hosts the world-renowned San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, and is clinically integrated with MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Patients benefit from advanced technology, innovative treatments, and holistic support services, all delivered by multidisciplinary teams in a patient- and family-centered environment

• Comprehensive oncology (medical, surgical, radiation)

• Disease-specific clinics: sarcoma, geriatric oncology, GI, thoracic, breast, prostate, neuro-oncology

• Clinical trials (Phase I–III), drug development, and translational research

• Oncoplastic, robotic, and minimally invasive cancer surgery

• Liver transplant for select cancer patients

• Cancer prevention, screening, and genetic testing

• Supportive care: wellness, social work, dietary, psycho-social services

• Clinically and operationally integrated with MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, using the same protocols and standards

• Multidisciplinary, patient-centered teams with 150+ cancer specialists

• High patient satisfaction (4.8/5 average rating)

• Accredited by The Joint Commission

• Robust research portfolio and clinical trial access

• Mission:

  • Conquer cancer through research, prevention, and treatment

  • Decrease the burden of cancer in San Antonio, South Texas, and beyond

• Vision:

  • To be one of the world’s premier cancer research and treatment centers dedicated to novel therapies, compassionate and comprehensive care, outreach, prevention, and wellness

  • Lead in advancing cancer care, discovery, and patient-centered excellence

• NCI-Designated Cancer Center: Only one in South Texas, among four in Texas

• Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval® for hospital quality and safety

• Top 2.5% Worldwide in NIH research funding

• 50 Years of Excellence in cancer care and research (founded 1974)

• Home of the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS): World’s leading breast cancer symposium

• $30 million legacy gift from the Mays Family Foundation to support research and recruitment