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The START Center for Cancer Care

The START Center is San Antonio's premier cancer center, offering the most advanced cancer treatment.
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The START Center offers some of the most sophisticated treatment options available in South Texas along with the world’s largest and most active Phase I clinical trials program.

03/25/2026

We are proud to be a presenting sponsor for the ThriveWell Cancer Foundation's Conquering Cancer In Every Color Luncheon. ThriveWell empowers cancer patients and caregivers, offering support groups, fitness, and nutrition classes, plus financial, housing, and travel aid. We value their role in helping patients thrive. At the START Center, we're grateful for our partnership with ThriveWell and their wellness programs and resources. To learn more about the work Thrivewell does, or to donate, please visit www.thrivewell.org.

03/23/2026

Did you know that the START Center is home to financial counselors and resources to help you navigate your cancer care journey? Our financial counselors are available to inform all patients of resources available to assist them with not only co-pay and coinsurance costs, but general healthcare costs as well. Our goal is to assist each patient in obtaining additional funding to reduce their financial burden. Our financial counselors can be found at our Medical Center (2nd floor) and Sonterra locations.

03/19/2026

“The life we have is the life we choose to show up for.”
Twenty years after a stage four cancer diagnosis, San Antonio native Rob Shaver made a promise—to run every single day for the rest of his life. The Life We Have is a powerful reflection on resilience, mortality, and what it means to keep going with intention and heart.
On March 25th at 5:45 PM at Eisenhower Park there will be a Run for Rob 5K—where every step is a reminder of strength, community, and the beauty of effort. Walk, run, or simply come be part of something meaningful.
Stay after for food, connection, and a special screening of The Life We Have, followed by a panel with local advocates from ThriveWell.

✨ Free with RSVP: bit.ly/SATLWH
✨ Bring your own chair

03/16/2026

March is Kidney Cancer Awareness Month.
Know the signs. Understand the risks. Early detection makes a difference.
Learn what to watch for and when to talk to your doctor: https://tinyurl.com/p4cfux4f

03/11/2026

March is a month of quiet resilience; and a reminder that strength often shows up in
ways we can’t always see. To every patient, caregiver, and survivor walking a path of healing: your courage is real, even when it’s quiet.

03/09/2026

March is Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month. Multiple myeloma is a chronic blood cancer that starts in plasma cells, and it often affects older adults. Common symptoms include bone pain, fatigue, infections, or kidney issues. Share to raise awareness and support those living with this disease. Learn the signs, treatment options, and how to manage life with myeloma: https://tinyurl.com/4z5jkk23

03/06/2026

Today is all about the people who make it all happen. Happy Employee Appreciation Day to our incredible team—your hard work, commitment, and passion never go unnoticed. We appreciate you today and every day! A special thank you to our friends at Marble Slab Creamery for helping us celebrate with ice cream at our employee ice cream social. 🍦

03/05/2026

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month.
If you’re 45 or older, colon cancer screening could save your life.
It’s simple. It’s often covered by insurance.
Learn about your options and why early detection matters:https://tinyurl.com/3ahhe5ue

03/03/2026

Today, March 3rd, is Triple Negative Breast Cancer Day! Triple Negative Breast Cancer is a form of breast cancer that tests negative for estrogen (ER) and progesterone (PR) hormone receptors, as well as the human epidermal growth factor receptor (HER2). Triple negative breast cancers are considered more aggressive than other forms of breast cancer. Triple negative breast cancer, as well as other forms of breast cancer, can typically be detected during routine breast cancer screening like mammograms.

02/25/2026

Early cancer detection can save lives.
From mammograms to colonoscopies, routine screenings help catch cancer early, even
before symptoms appear. Your screening plan may depend on your age, gender, health history, and family background. To find out which tests are right for you contact the START Center at 210-593-5700.

These are some of the most common screening tests used in cancer
prevention:

-Breast cancer: Mammograms are recommending every one to two years for
most women beginning at age 40.
-Cervical cancer: Pap tests and HPV testing are typically recommended every
three to five years for women ages 21 to 65.
-Colorectal cancer: Colonoscopies or stool-based tests are usually
recommended starting at age 45.
-Prostate cancer: PSA blood tests may be considered for men over age 50, or
earlier if they are at higher risk.
-Lung cancer: A low-dose CT scan may be recommended for adults age 50 to 80
with a history of smoking.
-Skin cancer: Annual skin checks can help detect new or changing moles or
spots on the skin.

02/23/2026

February is Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month, making it an important
time to understand symptoms, risk factors, and when to talk with a healthcare provider.

Symptoms may not appear early, but when they do, they can include:
- Jaundice, which causes yellowing of the skin or eyes
- Abdominal pain, especially in the upper right side
- Unexplained weight loss
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea or vomiting
- Itching
- Fever or fatigue

Certain factors may increase the risk of gallbladder or bile duct cancer, including:
- Gallstones or chronic gallbladder inflammation
- Liver disease or cirrhosis
- Congenital bile duct abnormalities
- Certain infections or parasitic exposures
- Family history of gallbladder or bile duct cancer

You should contact the START Center at 210-593-5700 if you experience persistent digestive symptoms, unexplained jaundice, or abdominal pain, especially if you have known risk factors.
Early evaluation may lead to earlier diagnosis and more treatment options.

02/18/2026

Voices of Hope is a compelling video series that brings to light the personal stories of patients navigating their cancer journeys at The START Center. In this episode, we explore the inspiring story of Daniela Padgett, a young breast cancer survivor who discovered The START Center through her mother, also a patient and breast cancer survivor. Daniela's journey is one of resilience and hope, highlighting the strength found in familial bonds and the power of shared experiences in overcoming life's toughest challenges.

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4383 Medical Drive
San Antonio, TX
78229

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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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+12105935700

Website

http://www.thestartcenter.com/, http://www.startthecure.com/, http://www.thrivewell.org/, http://www.inspiritasspa.com/

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At the START Center for Cancer Care, our mission is to provide the highest-quality care for people with cancer, and help accelerate the development of new treatments in order to improve patients’ quality of life and give them real hope against cancer. In pursuit of this mission, the START Center brings world-class care to South Texas, with multiple convenient locations in San Antonio.

Comprised of a large team of caring, dedicated cancer doctors, the START Center combines excellent people, state-of-the-art capabilities and the most advanced treatments available. We bring together multiple cancer-care specialties and modalities — surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, integrative therapies, genetic testing of tumors — for thorough and efficient care. In addition, we make an uncommon commitment to advancing the standard of cancer care through our leadership role in cancer research.

We have one of the world’s largest and most active Phase I clinical trial programs, giving the START Center access to the most advanced anticancer drugs — access not available at many of the biggest regional cancer institutions. Over the years, our researchers have helped bring 19 promising anticancer drugs to market. Today, our participation in Phase I drug trials allows us to offer new alternatives — and new hope — in the fight against cancer. We also serve the interests of advancing cancer care with our tumor bank, which gives other researchers access to tissue samples vital to discovering and testing new anticancer compounds.

At the START Center for Cancer Care, we are cancer doctors because we are dedicated to improving the lives of others. For our physicians and our entire team, compassion is at the center of all we do. We are here to serve your best interests or those of your loved one. We care for you person-to-person, on an individual level. This begins with genetic tumor testing to personalize your treatments, but it extends to the warmth, caring, support, assistance and level of service we provide. We work with you, care for you, educate you and learn from you, because part of our commitment to providing top-quality cancer care is to also provide the kindness, respect and compassion you deserve.