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 […]
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. […]