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Breast cancer strikes again for one cancer survivor
November 1, 2024 — After beating breast cancer in 2022, retired Air Force Master Sgt. Danielle Griffith thought she was good – until she wasn’t... MORE

Improving outcomes: How TRICARE covers cancer clinical trials
April 23, 2024 — If you have cancer, clinical trials can offer a path to innovative new treatments and improved care in the future. TRICARE covers participation in cancer clinical trials sponsored by the National Cancer Institute... MORE

BAMC provides new prostate cancer treatment

Don’t delay your TRICARE covered cancer screenings
March 29, 2023 — If you had cancer, you’d probably want to know as soon as possible. That’s because when it comes to cancer, time is critical. Generally, the earlier a cancer is found, the easier it may be to treat or cure. Some types of cancer can be detected before a person even shows symptoms. TRICARE covers screenings for these cancers as part of your preventive care benefit... MORE

Learn to reduce your risk of developing cancer
February 2, 2022 — It is usually not possible to know why one person develops cancer and another doesn’t. But research has shown that certain risk factors may increase a person’s chances of getting cancer. ... MORE

Breast Cancer Awareness 5K participant details her struggles against cancer
November 16, 2021 — As a testament to her experiences and her resilience in dealing with her cancer, Blanca Conde ran in the Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Heritage Park Oct. 30... MORE

Cancer diagnosis leads Airman to BAMC for treatment
October 28, 2021 — A rare cancer diagnosis led a young Airman to Brooke Army Medical Center for lifesaving care... MORE

BAMC healthcare workers deliver birthday cheer to cancer survivor
May 7, 2020 — A self-proclaimed extrovert, Mary McBride was feeling a bit discouraged by the long weeks of self-isolation due to COVID-19, especially on her 45th birthday last week... MORE

Mary McBride (left), and her mother, Debbie, are surprised by a drive-by parade organized by her Brooke Army Medical Center cancer care team in honor of McBride’s birthday and cancer-free year.

Moments of joy still ring out at Brooke Army Medical Center
April 1, 2020 — With words of love and gratitude for his family’s support, Air Force Master Sgt. William “Mac” McMillan rang the cowbell March 27, a joyful sound signifying his last round of radiation at Brooke Army Medical Center. The tinny sound echoed in the near-empty hall usually bustling with family and friends eager to celebrate their loved one’s milestone. ... MORE

Bounce forward: 59th Medical Wing Airman battles cancer
July 27, 2018 — April 10, 2016, 26-year old Staff Sgt. Grant Novotnak arrived at Brooke Army Medical Center and was forced with reality hearing the dreaded, “you have cancer.”... MORE

Staff Sgt. Grant Novotnak battled cancer in 2016, growing personally and professionally through the experience. The 59th Medical Wing technician is perusing commissioning opportunities he hopes to lead him toward becoming an oncologist.

Cancer patient praises Brooke Army Medical Center’s team approach to care
February 2, 2017 — After being a military spouse for 15 years and moving several times, Shawna Jones had her checklist, which included dental appointments and physicals, a mammogram and the usual things she did before a move. Jones, her husband Lt. Col. Dale Jones, and their daughters Piper, 12, and Kinley, 8, were leaving Italy to come to Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. In the midst of the chaos that goes along with any move, the 41-year-old received devastating news … she had breast cancer. ... MORE

Shawna Jones, oncology patient, shows Army Capt. (Dr.) Joshua Fenderson, her primary oncologist, her fingernails during her appointment at Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Dec. 21, 2016.