The START Center for Cancer Care

05/04/2026

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month.
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, but many cases can be prevented with simple sun protection habits. Wearing sunscreen, seeking shade, and looking for changes in your skin can help reduce risk.
Learn how to protect your skin year-round: https://tinyurl.com/588eyuf3

05/01/2026

Please note, our Hardy Oak office is moving. We are continuing to see patients at a new address. Effective May 15, 2026, our office will move to: 155 E. Sonterra Blvd, Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78258.

All services will continue without interruption at our new location, and our commitment to providing high‑quality patient care remains unchanged.

Your medical records will continue to be maintained by the START Center. Patients may request copies of their medical records or authorize the transfer of records by contacting our office through the website form at https://thestartcenter.com/forms/.

If you have any questions regarding this relocation, please contact our office. We appreciate the opportunity to continue your care at our new location.

04/29/2026

April is National Minority Cancer Awareness Month! National Minority Cancer Awareness Month serves as a time to raise awareness about the health disparities that continue to affect people from different racial and ethnic minority groups, and to help encourage action through health education, early detection and screening, and control of complication from disease.

04/28/2026

This week marks the annual Community Oncology Alliance (COA) Community Oncology Conference — a gathering that equips independent community oncology teams with creative solutions for today’s challenges. Attendees unite around a common goal: ensuring patients can get high-quality, affordable, and cutting-edge cancer care close to home. We’re proud to celebrate Dr. Syed Zia Khan for representing The START Center for Cancer Care at the 2026 conference. As a featured speaker, he discussed advancing community oncology with pharmacist-led, biomarker-driven approaches in NSCLC — helping to shape a more accessible, high-quality future for cancer care.

04/27/2026

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. Testicular cancer is one of the most treatable cancers when detected early. Knowing how to perform a simple self-exam and recognizing changes can help lead to earlier diagnosis. Learn what to look for and why early detection matters. https://tinyurl.com/z25aj9ad

04/24/2026

04/23/2026

Viva Fiesta! Celebrated Fiesta today at The START Center with our staff. Nothing like good vibes, great company, and all the fiesta snacks to make the day extra fun! 🌮🎉

04/22/2026

Today, April 22nd, is Administrative Professionals Day! Administrative Professionals Day serves to recognize the professionals who keep our offices running smoothly every day. A big THANK YOU to all of the administrative professionals at the START Center who keep our schedules running smoothly and our office a great place to work and be treated at!

04/20/2026

This week, we recognize the laboratory professionals who are essential to providing our patients with care. Behind every treatment decision are precise lab results that guide diagnosis, monitor blood counts, evaluate organ function, and track how a patient is responding to therapy. From identifying blood cancers to ensuring chemotherapy can be given safely, laboratory professionals play a critical role in every stage. To our START Center lab team, thank you for your expertise, accuracy, and commitment to patient safety. Your work makes a difference every single day.

04/17/2026

April is Cancer Control Month.
Cancer Control Month honors the millions of Americans who are either currently battling cancer or are cancer survivors. Cancer Control Month has five distinct goals - cancer prevention, the early detection of cancer, improving cancer treatments, increasing the survival rate of cancer, and improving the quality of life for people who have cancer.

04/16/2026

April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month! Esophageal cancer is found anywhere along your esophagus, which is the long, hollow tube that helps move the food you swallow from your throat to your stomach. There are over 21,500 cases of esophageal cancer diagnosed in the United States every year. Signs and symptoms of esophageal cancer include difficulty swallowing, worsening indigestion or heartburn, persistent coughing or hoarseness, and/or unexplained weight loss. While you can't entirely prevent esophageal cancer, ways to include your risk include quitting smoking, drinking alcohol in moderation (or not at all), and eating a healthy, balanced diet.

04/15/2026

Viva Fiesta! Celebrating 40 years of continuous care to our patients and families
On sale now for $10 at our Medical Center location retail pharmacy - while supplies last! All proceeds will directly support the mission and impactful work of the ThriveWell Cancer Foundation.