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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
August is Summer Sun Safety Month. Please look after yourself when outside in daylight hours. Stay in the shade, use sunscreen, and dress to protect yourself with hats, sunglasses and […]
September is Childhood Cancer, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Ovarian and Prostate Cancer Awarenesses Month. September is a time to honor, support and remember children affected by cancer and their families. Its ribbon […]
October is Breast Cancer and Liver Cancer Awarenesses Month. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women after skin cancer. Liver cancer is has likely spread from other places in the body, metastasizing from another location.
