February is Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month. The gallbladder can uncommonly develop tumors in it. If it is found early enough, it can be cured. Discovering it can be tricky; however, since it seldom produces symptoms and the gallbladder is small and sits tucked under the liver, surrounded by larger organs. […]
March is Colorectal, Kidney, and Multiple Myeloma Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer refers to cancers that occur in the large, lower intestine- the colon. Rectal cancer appears in the last few inches of the colon. Many start as small clusters known as polyps. Some polyps can become colon cancer. In February 2000, President Bill Clinton […]
Today is National Doctors' Day!! Thank You to all of the doctors in our lives and all they do for us!!
April is Esophageal, Oral, Head & Neck, and Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. Esophageal cancer is in the tube connecting the throat and the stomach. It starts in the inner layers and moves outward. There are two main kinds- squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinomas which occurs mainly in the lower esophagus. There are risk factors for […]
May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Malignant Melanoma is a cancer that usually appears on the skin but can also rarely in other locations. Since they can develop from moles, they should be checked if there is an increase in size, change in their color, fuzzy edges or if they become itchy.
May is Oncology Nursing Month. Oncology San Antonio thanks all oncology nurses everywhere for all the care and comfort they give their patients. For the compassion you provide during their treatment and through the progress they make, we thank you each and every day. https://www.ons.org/newsroom/oncology-nursing-month
National Nurses Week is coming up! It begins with National Nurses Day on Saturday, May 6th and runs though May 12th. Oncology San Antonio is grateful for all of our fantastic nurses and are very thankful for all of the great work they do for all of our patients. You are the best!
In June, everyone across the world recognizes and celebrates all of the survivors and their families together. Additionally, the first Sunday in June is National Cancer Survivors Day®. Those who have had these life-changing events and overcome them with their determination, strength and heart are survivors and inspirations to everyone. This month honors those who […]
This Friday, June 16 of Men's Health Week is Wear BLUE Day! On your Casual Friday, Wear BLUE to raise awareness of men's health issues. Men, remember to get regular checkups and be aware of risk factors for diseases that can affect your health like alcohol, tobacco, not eating right and not getting […]
July is Sarcoma Cancer Awareness Month Sarcomas are transformed cells of bone, cartilage, fat, muscle nervous system and vascular tissue. They are different than carcinomas which develop from the cells lining the surface of blood vessels and organs throughout the body. Sarcomas are much rarer in comparison to carcinomas. This rarity; however, often […]
