Dr. Jessica Treviño Jones is a breast medical oncologist at the Mays Cancer Center, founder of the Cancer Risk Reduction and Education (CaRE) Clinic, and a 2026 UT San Antonio Alumni Gala honoree. On this episode of Birds Up, she shares her journey from San Antonio’s South Side to becoming a physician serving the community that raised her. We talk family history, genetic testing, breast cancer in younger women, and the importance of prevention and early detection. Tune in for a conversation about science, mentorship, family and coming home to make a difference.
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Jessica Treviño Jones joins Birds Up to share a journey that began on San Antonio’s South Side and ultimately brought her home to help change how patients understand and address their risk for cancer.
A breast medical oncologist at the Mays Cancer Center, founder and director of the Cancer Risk Reduction and Education (CaRE) Clinic, and 2026 UT San Antonio Alumni Gala honoree, Dr. Jones reflects on the teachers, family and mentors who helped shape her path from a first-generation college student to a physician serving the community that raised her.
We also go beyond her story to talk about what everyone should know about their own cancer risk—from family history and genetic testing to breast density, prevention and the concerning rise in breast cancer diagnoses among younger women. Dr. Jones also discusses some of the barriers facing Hispanic women and underserved communities across South Texas and why greater awareness and access to early detection matter.
It’s a conversation about science, mentorship, family and coming home to make a difference—with an important reminder that understanding your own health history can be one of the first steps toward changing your future.
Show Notes:
Cancer Risk Reduction and Education (CaRE) Clinic
UT San Antonio Alumni
UT San Antonio Membership
UTSA Football