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. Kidney cancer starts in the kidneys. […]
5:00 - 11:00 pm, Saturday March 5 2016
The Brick at Blue Star, 108 Blue Star, San Antonio, TX
Oncology San Antonio will be present at It's a C Thing, an event for young adult cancer survivors (diagnosed between ages 15-39), their loved ones and the professionals who care for them.
Please join us on March 5 for a night of fun, food, music and good conversation.
April is Esophageal, Oral, Head & Neck, and Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. Esophageal cancer is the tube that connects the throat and the stomach. Cancer there starts in the inner layers and moves outward. There are two main kinds- squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinomas which happens mainly in the lower esophagus. There are certain risk […]
The Third Annual Shavano Community Health, Home & Family Fair will be on Saturday, April 2 at the Bexar County Medical Society's new headquarters located at 4334 North Loop 1604 West. This is a free event, from 9 am to 1:30 pm. It will feature health exams, free screenings, home improvement ideas, safety […]
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. Pay […]
National Nurses Week is coming up! It begins with National Nurses Day on Friday, 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!
Oncology San Antonio will be at Texas Public Radio's 6th Annual Silver Solutions 2016 Senior Resource Fair. Join us Thursday, May 19 from 9 am to 2pm at the TriPoint Event Center located at 3233 N. St. Mary's. It is a free event for all San Antonio seniors. Many senior-focused exhibitors will be there to […]
In June, everyone across the world recognizes and celebrates all of the survivors and their families together. 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 have persevered through adversity and are embracing their lives after cancer. […]
July is Sarcoma Cancer Awareness Month Sarcomas are cancers that 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 with […]
August is Summer Sun Safety Month. Please look after yourself when outside in daylight hours. Wear protective clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses and limit exposure to sun, especially from noon until sundown when the sun's rays are the strongest.
