The mission of the Cancer Therapy & Research Center (CTRC) at The University of Texas Health Science at San Antonio is to conquer cancer through research, prevention and treatment.

As a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center, one of only three in the state of Texas, the CTRC is recognized for scientific excellence and extensive resources focused on cancer. CTRC’s total patient care system -- that consists of breakthrough research, state-of-the-art technology and multidisciplinary clinical care delivered through a team of world-class physicians, laboratory scientists and other medical professionals -- allows it to seamlessly translate the latest research directly to patients.