COMMUNITY
AT THE
MAYS CANCER CENTER, our mission is to decrease the burden of cancer in San Antonio, South Texas and beyond. By Will Sansom
Over the past decade, the members of The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch, along with residents of the Cordillera Ranch community, have supported many fundraising events benefiting the Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson, this region’s only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center. “The San Antonio area is fortunate to have the Mays Cancer Center in this area—we are so appreciative of all the work that Dr. Mesa and his incredible team have contributed to make this a reality. I’m not really even sure many people realize how valuable this is to our community and urge everyone that can to reach out to their team for ways that they can help support it,” says Charlie Hill, President of Cordillera Ranch. Numerous events such as the annual San Antonio Express-News Book & Author Luncheon, the annual San Antonio Cancer Council Spring Luncheon, and various donor-sponsored dinners and physician panel presentations held at the Club, are just some of the ways the community bands together for this great cause. The center’s cancer experts have also made presentations to various groups within the community, including the Men’s Group on several occasions. These special events are very popular with the members and residents of Cordillera Ranch, who have enthusiastically attended and supported the fight against cancer. The COVID-19 pandemic unfortunately curtailed many activities for the time being, but the Mays Cancer Center looks forward to bringing back the events as soon as is safely possible. A cancer diagnosis can bring changes to your life. At the Mays Cancer Center, you have a team of experts beside you to make things a little easier. We provide a level of care consistent with the nation’s leading cancer programs. “We offer more of the services you need under one roof, including sophisticated cancer tests and innovative treatments,” said Ruben Mesa, MD, FACP, Executive Director of the Mays Cancer Center. “Our expertise, derived from treating a high volume of patients, helps us design a customized treatment plan to keep your care moving forward.”
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Highlights of our program include: • COMMITMENT TO HIGH-QUALITY CARE: You receive comprehensive care from a team of highly skilled doctors. We meet regularly and discuss complex cases. The team reviews test findings and tailors your plan to provide personalized therapies that reflect the latest care practices. Read about cancer programs at https://cancer.uthscsa.edu/cancer-care/programs.
