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.
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 is gold. Leukemia refers to a group of cancers often beginning in a patient's bone marrow creating a high number of underdeveloped white blood cells. […]
October is Breast Cancer and Liver Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women after skin cancer. It can occur in men as well, but this is very rare. The most common form of it is ductal carcinoma. It begins in the cells of the thin duct tubes within the […]
