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Hope Lodge, a discount lodging option for cancer patients nationwide, will soon provide free stays and opportunities for families battling cancer in San Antonio and South Texas.
Eighty-five cancer patients in San Antonio spent their Saturday morning choosing a new head of hair that fits just right.
Texas Oncology in San Antonio and the nonprofit Angeles Sin Fronteras are partnering up to give local cancer patients free wigs.
With cancer rates rising among Latinos, leaders at UT Health San Antonio and national cancer experts have published an online book with recommendations to help people fight cancer.
Jack Hoffman, the cancer patient who captured the hearts of Nebraska football fans and inspired the nation as a 7-year-old with his touchdown run during the 2013 spring game, has died at the age of 19.
Bexar County Commissioner Rebeca Clay-Flores said her cancer diagnosis should serve as a reminder to get “checked out.”
Over the years, the Head for the Cure 5k in San Antonio has given participants a way to honor and remember their loved ones, like Naomi Olivares, whose son, Gilbert Cordaway, died from brain cancer at the age of 11.
Elena Perez has lived with liver disease for 14 years. Now with a new cancer diagnosis, a liver donation could save her life.
The nonprofit organization held its ‘More Than Pink Walk’ to raise money for breast cancer research while giving survivors and patients a place to find community with each other.
Thousands are expected to line the area outside the Methodist Hospital - Westover Hills location on Saturday morning for the Susan G. Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk.
Halloween is always a big deal on San Antonio’s South Side, particularly for the Rodriguez family, who have turned the holiday into a cherished tradition. This year, however, the festivities carry a bittersweet note as the family remembers their beloved Josh Leija, who passed away from cancer in November 2023.
Adam Barraza, 35, is in that group. Barraza, a photojournalist at KSAT, was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2018. It’s difficult for him to recall the moment he learned the news.
More Latinos in our area are diagnosed with cervical, stomach and liver cancers compared to other parts of Texas, according to the South Texas Health Status Review.
As the number of cancer cases continues to rise, a San Antonio doctor is working to raise awareness about the importance of preventative care and dispel common myths.
As Prostate Cancer Awareness Month comes to an end, a local doctor is reminding all men that prostate cancer awareness is important year-round.
You don’t see many golf events like the annual Swing for the Cure girls’ high school golf tournament.
David Flores honors his daughter’s memory by participating in the Head for the Cure 5K, turning loss into hope for families affected by brain cancer.
September marks Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. These are cancers that form in the female reproductive track.
Dr. Jessica Treviño Jones, founder and director of the Cancer Risk Reduction and Education Clinic at UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, joined GMSA to discuss colorectal cancer risk factors and prevention screenings.
An area supervisor for child nutrition with NISD is serving hope to her school community after being diagnosed with cancer for the second time.
These hot summer months in San Antonio mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people. But for flag football player Julio Sanchez, it means the start of playing season.
April Tellez said working as a medical assistant at a gastroenterology clinic has been a rewarding experience. Tellez said she has enjoyed being a part of the community, but she did not think she would soon be diagnosed with cancer.
A local woman who beat cancer twice is now telling her story and giving other cancer patients hope.
One of the most common cancers among all cancers is melanoma skin cancer according to a local dermatologist. There are over 130,000 cases of melanoma skin cancer reported world wide and the majority about 99,000 of them happen in the U.S.
A San Antonio cancer care network and a diagnostic reference laboratory have agreed to pay more than $4 million in civil settlements after federal officials uncovered an illegal kickback arrangement, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas said.
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; the American Cancer Society estimates that 53,000 Americans will die from it in 2024.
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman and current Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott introduced the pediatric patients who will participate in the Texas Children’s Cancer Fund’s “A Knight to Remember” Gala fashion show Monday in Dallas.
The San Antonio Fire Department's Quartermaster program was started in 2019 as a pilot program. It has now become part of the city's annual budget and initiatives to minimize crews' exposure to cancer-causing chemicals.
A mother’s love for her child has motivated her to complete her schooling and create art, all while bringing awareness to childhood cancer.
Shannon Miller is a world renowned gymnast who was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 33.
Doctors with the Baptist Health System said the best approach right now when it comes to treating breast cancer awareness is specialized patient care.
Mark Maguire, the local Light the Night honored hero is eager to inspire others living with cancer with his own story.
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Both doctors and survivors say it's important for women to know the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer.
More than 700 people showed their support for brain cancer survivors and research during Saturday's 10th annual Head for the Cure 5K.
Paxton Idell, 7, was diagnosed with brain cancer at the age of five, but he still wants to visit Disney World despite his cancer diagnosis.
A bill is headed to the governor's desk that would require insurance companies to approve biomarker testing. The testing helps cancer patients decide what treatments they need, so they don't waste time with trial and error.
Approximately 150,000 new cases of colorectal cancer are diagnosed in the United States each year, making colon cancer the second deadliest form of cancer, according to Dr. James Prieto, Colorectal Surgeon with Methodist Hospital.
The leading cause of death among Latinos is now cancer, according to Dr. Amelie Ramirez, a nationally recognized researcher at the UT Health San Antonio Mays Cancer Center.
Emerie Servantes has been battling leukemia for two years now. Unfortunately, now she'll have to continue that fight without her parents.
Preparations are being made for the 9th Annual Head for the Cure 5K Run/Walk in San Antonio. The race, which raises funds and awareness for those in the community with brain tumors, has helped organizations all over the country.
A large new study found the rates of advanced cervical cancers are spiking, with unusual increases in white women, and experts are trying to find out why.
June is National Cancer Survivor Month and a local woman is sharing her survival story and how a local hospital program played a big part in her journey.
Sixty-four percent of San Antonio is Hispanic according to the latest US census, which is why medical professionals are taking the issue of disparities in cancer in Latinos very seriously.
A Boerne cancer survivor helps raise more than $30,000 dollars to help support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
A San Antonio oncologist spoke to KSAT about the ways we can prevent breast cancer, a disease that kills tens of thousands of American women every year.
The men at KSAT have surpassed their goal of raising $10,000 during No Shave November. The money raised will benefit ten cancer non-profit organizations.
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An 18-year-old man who defeated a rare bone cancer has decided to give back to the community who stood by his side during his battle.
Last year, it was just a dream -- serving as a safe haven of comfort and peace, for women recovering from major breast cancer surgery. Now, it’s become a reality for Pat and Phil Gonzales.
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A team of researchers at Texas A&M University, Northwestern University, and ImmunoGenesis has discovered a treatment for glioblastoma that has promising implications for the human version of the aggressive cancer form that grows in the brain.
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A volleyball athlete is representing the Lone Star State on a major international stage. Paralympian Jillian Williams is days away from competing at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Paralympic Games for sitting volleyball.
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A man battling a severe illness was hesitant about getting the COVID-19 vaccine, but after seeking advice from his doctor and ultimately getting vaccinated, he’s encouraging others with hesitancy in vulnerable health communities to do so as well.
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Proton therapy is an advanced cancer radiation technique that better targets tumors, without harming the tissue around them. The facilities are expensive and complex but within two years, South Texas will have one at a brand new UT Health San Antonio facility.
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A San Antonio man is helping his three-year-old daughter cope with her hair loss due to cancer and the moment was captured on video.
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A new U.S. and Swiss study produced by UT Health San Antonio showed nearly all cancer patients developed a good immune response to COVID-19 three to four weeks after receiving their second vaccination.
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Trader Village San Antonio's 10-acres used for the corn maze were transformed into a field of yellow sunflowers perfect for pictures but also to honor those battling cancer.
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The pandemic may have put more lives at risk than you might think and not just from the virus.
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