UTMB Health Cancer Care - We treat it allAt 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.
5 things a pediatric oncologist wants you to know about preventing cancer February 21, 2022 • 11:50 a.m. 5 things a pediatric oncologist wants you to know about preventing cancerKPRC, February 16, 2022One 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.
Cancer Crushers Support Group October 13, 2020 - December 13, 2028 - 5:30pm-6:30pm 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).
Women's Cancer Support Group May 1, 2025 - July 1, 2033 - 8pm-9pm Pride Center Galveston - 1502 39th Street, Galveston, TX 77550 Women's Cancer Support Group is Scheduled every 1st Thursday of the month, from 10-11am at Pride Center Galveston, 1502 39th Street, Galveston, Texas
Galveston Chapter of Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer (SPOHNC) December 3, 2025 - February 3, 2034 - 4pm-4pm CT Conference Room 6.110 - 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX TX 77555 US UTMB Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery launched the Galveston Chapter of SPOHNC to support patients, survivors, and caregivers with oral and head/neck cancer through education and healing.
Breast Cancer Support Group January 21 - April 22, 2026 - 11:30pm-12:30am Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UTMB - 1200 Market Street, Galveston, TX 77555 UTMB Breast Cancer Support Group is Scheduled every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 11:30-12:30pm. See details for registration.