UTMB Health Cancer Care - We treat it all

At UTMB Health, our approach to cancer care offers the benefit of a multidisciplinary team of experts, gathered at the same table and focused on you. Our care providers are UTMB clinicians who are experts in their fields, and compassionate, attentive and focused on your needs and well being. Our program works at cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment. Our medical and surgical oncologists, radiologists, radiation oncologists, reconstructive surgeons and excellent support teams are ready to address any of your cancer care needs at several  convenient locations.

Cancer Care

  Convenient Locations Near You

  • ALL Cancer Care

    Map of cancer clinics

5 things a pediatric oncologist wants you to know about preventing cancer

5 things a pediatric oncologist wants you to know about preventing cancer

KPRC, February 16, 2022

One of the five things mentioned in this report is the value of the HPV vaccine. According to a new study from UTMB, the HPV vaccine has significantly reduced rates of anal cancer. It’s also linked to lowering rates of cervical cancer. Doctors recommend getting the HPV vaccine between 11 and 12 years old.

Events & Support Groups

Cancer Crushers Support Group

- , 2028 - - Salsas Mexican Restaurant - 4604 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, Galveston, TX TX 77551

"Cancer Crushers" is a monthly educational/support session hosted every 2nd Tuesday at Salsas in Galveston, for men and women with all types of cancers (and their spouses and/or caregivers).

Breast Cancer Support Group

- , 2033 - - Pediatric & Adult Primary Care, Texas City - 10121 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Texas City, TX 77591 (Park and enter through the urgent care entrance)

UTMB Breast Cancer Support Group is Scheduled every 3rd Thursday of the month from 5:30-7pm. June 19, 2025, meeting is cancelled.

Women's Cancer Support Group

- , 2033 - - Mosquito Cafe - 628 14th Street, Galveston, TX 77550

Women's Cancer Support Group is Scheduled every 1st Thursday of the month, from 10-11am at Mosquito Café, 628 14th Street, Galveston, Texas

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