Courage over Cancer Filtered Blog
Nurturing hope outdoors: Navigating the benefits and challenges
Uncover how embracing the outdoors aids cancer patients’ mental wellness through calming effects and reduced stress. Learn how physical activities like gentle yoga improve mobility, and how sunlight exposure boosts vitamin D levels. Overcome challenges like sun sensitivity with expert safety tips for a fulfilling outdoor experience.
Read moreBasil benefits: Nourishing cancer warriors
Explore beyond basil's culinary charm into its therapeutic potential for patients with cancer. Discover how its antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds, immune-boosting nutrients, and stress-reducing properties can complement treatments. Learn easy ways to incorporate basil into meals, like a delectable basil pesto recipe.
Read moreTreating the rise of colorectal cancer with personalized care
In some cases, colorectal cancer patients have tumors that are inoperable and spread to the liver. For these patients, the Mays Cancer Center offers a specialized chemotherapy delivery system called hepatic artery infusion, also known as HAI pump therapy.
Read moreClinical social worker receives 2024 Presidential Award
Join us in celebrating Carol Sherman's outstanding achievement as a Presidential Staff Excellence in Service winner at the 2024 Presidential Excellence Awards. Discover her remarkable contributions and unwavering commitment to supporting the our patients, families, and caregivers.
Read moreCancer survivors and their supporters celebrate life, raise funds during annual 5K
Misty skies didn’t dampen the spirits of the more than 900 runners and walkers who participated in the 7th annual Give Cancer the Boot Survivorship 5K and 1 Mile Walk on April 6 at Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center. Some raised their arms in triumph, others danced, […]
Read moreClinical trial tackles the question of how much treatment is enough for prostate cancer
According to the National Cancer Institute, more than 3 million men are living with prostate cancer in the United States. Of those, survivorship after five years is 97 percent. With patients living longer and physicians seeing younger patients with this type of cancer, learning the best ways to treat patients and providing a better […]
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