Patient in wheelchair smiling at cancer treatment nurse
Patient in wheelchair smiling at cancer treatment nurse

Cancer Survivorship Research

Researchers and clinicians at the Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, excel in advancing survivor care and creating innovative health and well-being programs.

Research to improve the lives of cancer survivors at the Mays Cancer Center includes:

  • Clinical trials that give eligible patients access to new drugs and medical devices
  • Programs to improve well-being through diet, exercise and other aspects of healthy living
  • Studies to learn about social, cultural and other influences on the lives of cancer survivors

Clinical trials at the Mays Cancer Center

Mays Cancer Center researchers are dedicated to discovering new ways to treat cancer, and clinical trials are vital to their work. You may be able to help. Learn about how you can contribute to advancing cancer care by participating in clinical cancer trials. Additional information is available about:

Study on factors affecting the lives of cancer survivors

Many social, cultural, medical and other factors can affect your life, as well as those of your family and caregivers. Clinicians and researchers at Mays Cancer Center partner with colleagues at the Kate Marmion School of Public Health and across UT Health San Antonio to better understand the many influences on survivors’ lives and to develop programs to enhance comfort and satisfaction. We want to learn from you about what factors are most important and how to help improve your health, well-being and quality of life. 

  • The Avanzando Caminos (Leading Pathways): Hispanic/Latino Cancer Survivorship Study is a six-year observational study that will enroll 3,000 Hispanic/Latino cancer survivors in South Texas and South Florida.
  • Avanzando Caminos (Leading Pathways): El Estudio de la Supervivencia del Cáncer en los Hispanos/Latinos es un estudio observacional de seis años que inscribirá a 3000 sobrevivientes de cáncer hispanos/latinos en el sur de Texas y el sur de Florida. 

Learn more about other opportunities to participate in studies and factors affecting the lives of cancer survivors and their families and caregivers.

Information for Mays Cancer Center researchers

Additional information for Mays clinicians who work to improve the lives of cancer survivors is available on SharePoint.