Brewer, Cecil

Cecil Brewer is a trailblazer in the field of nursing. He was among the first black male nurses at M. D. Anderson and possibly the first. Brewer joined M. D. Anderson in 1970 as a student nurse and became a Registered Nurse (RN) two years later. In 1992, he was honored by Texas Nurses Association (TNA) District 9 for achievements and contributions to the nursing profession. Brewer attributes his strong work ethic to being raised on a farm and learning responsibility at an early age.

From the guide to the Cecil Brewer Interview 1 OH-BrewerC-20060614., June 14, 2006, (Historical Resources Center, Research Medical Library, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center)