I’m delighted to share with you that as of August 13, 2020, the Mays Cancer Center has officially been renewed as a National Cancer Institute-Designated Cancer Center for the next five years. After a highly competitive process, the National Cancer Institute empowers us to continue our mission to decrease the burden of cancer in San Antonio, South Texas and beyond!

The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas awarded more than $10.3 million August 19 to the Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson. 

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“Stay safe, stay healthy!” For many, this has become the new sign-off of choice. And while we all now know the best practices to stay safe — wearing a mask, frequent hand washing and social distancing — staying healthy during the pandemic has become increasingly difficult. Beyond contracting the virus, the disruptions caused to daily life by COVID-19 can also be detrimental to our health and overall wellness.

UT Health San Antonio, with its clinical partner University Health System, are among the first study sites in the nation to begin the third phase of the COVID-19 clinical trial involving remdesivir. The Adaptive COVID-19 Treatment Trial, or ACTT 3, is testing remdesivir in combination with a drug already FDA-approved for multiple sclerosis. The trial opened here August 6.

COVID-19 has had a massive, devastating effect on humanity’s physical health. But as the virus continues to spread and social distancing and other public health measures go on interminably, mental health issues are skyrocketing as well.

Ruben Mesa, MD, director of the Mays Cancer Center, discusses the racial and ethnic disparities in cancer clinical trials and the efforts being made to increase diversity in clinical trials.

Customers at H-E-B and Central Market stores across Texas will once again be able to make $1, $3 or $5 donations at the checkout registers. Proceeds raised in San Antonio benefit the Mays Cancer Center and MD Anderson Cancer Center, and will support cancer research, education and prevention programs.

The campaign runs from Wednesday, Aug. 12, through Tuesday, Sept. 8.

To comply with COVID-19 safety precautions, customers will tell cashiers their preferred donation amounts, instead of tearing off a paper slip from a display as in years past.

This year's campaign offers additional ways to make donations, including donation options at self-checkout registers, online via heb.com and through the H-E-B mobile app.