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Community walk raises over $200K for breast cancer research
Read full article: Community walk raises over $200K for breast cancer researchThe nonprofit organization held its āMore Than Pink Walkā to raise money for breast cancer research while giving survivors and patients a place to find community with each other.
Thousands prepare for Saturdayās breast cancer walk in San Antonio
Read full article: Thousands prepare for Saturdayās breast cancer walk in San AntonioThousands 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.
South Side family honors late brother with Halloween tradition
Read full article: South Side family honors late brother with Halloween traditionHalloween is always a big deal on San Antonioās 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.
KSAT photojournalist shares colon cancer survival story
Read full article: KSAT photojournalist shares colon cancer survival storyAdam Barraza, 35, is in that group. Barraza, a photojournalist at KSAT, was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2018. Itās difficult for him to recall the moment he learned the news.
KSAT to host town hall on high cancer rates in Latinos on Tuesday
Read full article: KSAT to host town hall on high cancer rates in Latinos on TuesdayMore 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.
Health advocate says education is key as Latinos in South Texas face alarming cancer rates
Read full article: Health advocate says education is key as Latinos in South Texas face alarming cancer ratesAs 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.
San Antonio doctor pushes to end stigma around prostate exams, encourages men to get checked
Read full article: San Antonio doctor pushes to end stigma around prostate exams, encourages men to get checkedAs Prostate Cancer Awareness Month comes to an end, a local doctor is reminding all men that prostate cancer awareness is important year-round.
āThey took care of meā: Swing for the Cure girlsā golf tournament raises $16K for cancer survivors
Read full article: āThey took care of meā: Swing for the Cure girlsā golf tournament raises $16K for cancer survivorsYou donāt see many golf events like the annual Swing for the Cure girlsā high school golf tournament.
Father keeps daughterās memory alive through San Antonioās Head for the Cure 5K
Read full article: Father keeps daughterās memory alive through San Antonioās Head for the Cure 5KDavid Flores honors his daughterās memory by participating in the Head for the Cure 5K, turning loss into hope for families affected by brain cancer.
SA doctor highlights the five types of gynecologic cancer for Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month
Read full article: SA doctor highlights the five types of gynecologic cancer for Gynecologic Cancer Awareness MonthSeptember marks Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. These are cancers that form in the female reproductive track.
āIt didnāt feel realā: New Braunfels parents describe 1-year-old daughterās cancer journey
Read full article: āIt didnāt feel realā: New Braunfels parents describe 1-year-old daughterās cancer journeyPeyton Lara, a 14-month-old baby, was diagnosed with Infant Leukemia at just 7-months-old.
KSAT Q&A: Doctor discusses colorectal cancer risk factors, prevention screenings
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Doctor discusses colorectal cancer risk factors, prevention screeningsDr. Jessica TreviƱo 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.
NISD Child Nutrition Area Supervisor serves hope, despite second cancer battle
Read full article: NISD Child Nutrition Area Supervisor serves hope, despite second cancer battleAn area supervisor for child nutrition with NISD is serving hope to her school community after being diagnosed with cancer for the second time.
How you can stay safe from the sun and UV radiation
Read full article: How you can stay safe from the sun and UV radiationThese 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.
Make it Count Market: How San Antonio residents are coming together to support a cancer patient
Read full article: Make it Count Market: How San Antonio residents are coming together to support a cancer patientApril 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.
Two-time cancer survivor urges people to listen to their body, ask for help while fighting the disease
Read full article: Two-time cancer survivor urges people to listen to their body, ask for help while fighting the diseaseA local woman who beat cancer twice is now telling her story and giving other cancer patients hope.
Are you applying sunblock correctly?
Read full article: Are you applying sunblock correctly?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.
San Antonio oncology practice, laboratory to pay $4 million in settlement over kickback allegations
Read full article: San Antonio oncology practice, laboratory to pay $4 million in settlement over kickback allegationsA 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. Attorneyās Office for the Western District of Texas said.
Colon cancer growing danger for particular age group, San Antonio doctor says
Read full article: Colon cancer growing danger for particular age group, San Antonio doctor saysMarch is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; the American Cancer Society estimates that 53,000 Americans will die from it in 2024.
Troy Aikman, Dak Prescott introduce pediatric patients who will model in fashion show
Read full article: Troy Aikman, Dak Prescott introduce pediatric patients who will model in fashion showFormer Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman and current Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott introduced the pediatric patients who will participate in the Texas Childrenās Cancer Fundās āA Knight to Rememberā Gala fashion show Monday in Dallas.
San Antonio Fire Departmentās cancer prevention initiative becomes model for other fire departments
Read full article: San Antonio Fire Departmentās cancer prevention initiative becomes model for other fire departmentsThe 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 motherās love for her son motivates her to complete her schooling, bring awareness to childhood cancer
Read full article: A motherās love for her son motivates her to complete her schooling, bring awareness to childhood cancerA motherās love for her child has motivated her to complete her schooling and create art, all while bringing awareness to childhood cancer.
Olympic medalist Shannon Miller details cancer diagnosis and explains how gymnastics helped her fight for her life
Read full article: Olympic medalist Shannon Miller details cancer diagnosis and explains how gymnastics helped her fight for her lifeShannon Miller is a world renowned gymnast who was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 33.
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, doctors push new technology, treatment techniques to fight the disease
Read full article: During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, doctors push new technology, treatment techniques to fight the diseaseDoctors with the Baptist Health System said the best approach right now when it comes to treating breast cancer awareness is specialized patient care.
āI never thought, never doubted that I was going to get betterā: Light the Night hero excited to inspire others
Read full article: āI never thought, never doubted that I was going to get betterā: Light the Night hero excited to inspire othersMark Maguire, the local Light the Night honored hero is eager to inspire others living with cancer with his own story.
One in 78 women: Survivors, doctors call for ovarian cancer awareness
Read full article: One in 78 women: Survivors, doctors call for ovarian cancer awarenessSeptember is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Both doctors and survivors say it's important for women to know the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer.
āI canāt believe Iām hereā: Brain cancer survivors, loved ones thankful for support during Head for the Cure 5K
Read full article: āI canāt believe Iām hereā: Brain cancer survivors, loved ones thankful for support during Head for the Cure 5KMore than 700 people showed their support for brain cancer survivors and research during Saturday's 10th annual Head for the Cure 5K.
San Antonio boy, 7, has heart set on Disney World despite cancer diagnosis
Read full article: San Antonio boy, 7, has heart set on Disney World despite cancer diagnosisPaxton Idell, 7, was diagnosed with brain cancer at the age of five, but he still wants to visit Disney World despite his cancer diagnosis.
Bill would require insurance to approve testing that personalizes cancer treatments
Read full article: Bill would require insurance to approve testing that personalizes cancer treatmentsA 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.
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Do you know your risk?
Read full article: March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Do you know your risk?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.
Latinosā leading cause of death now cancer, UT Health San Antonio researcher says
Read full article: Latinosā leading cause of death now cancer, UT Health San Antonio researcher saysThe 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.
Child battling leukemia has positive outlook on life despite losing both of her parents
Read full article: Child battling leukemia has positive outlook on life despite losing both of her parentsEmerie Servantes has been battling leukemia for two years now. Unfortunately, now she'll have to continue that fight without her parents.
Head for the Cure 5K returns to San Antonio for 9th year
Read full article: Head for the Cure 5K returns to San Antonio for 9th yearPreparations 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.
Doctors working to figure out why advanced cervical cancer on the rise
Read full article: Doctors working to figure out why advanced cervical cancer on the riseA 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.
San Antonio woman shares story of survival for National Cancer Survivors Month
Read full article: San Antonio woman shares story of survival for National Cancer Survivors MonthJune 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.
3-day conference in San Antonio to focus on cancer disparities in Latinos
Read full article: 3-day conference in San Antonio to focus on cancer disparities in LatinosSixty-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.
Boerne teen raises $30K+ for St. Jude Childrenās Research Hospital in local livestock show
Read full article: Boerne teen raises $30K+ for St. Jude Childrenās Research Hospital in local livestock showA Boerne cancer survivor helps raise more than $30,000 dollars to help support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Local oncologist discusses breast cancer early detection, prevention on Day 2 of San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
Read full article: Local oncologist discusses breast cancer early detection, prevention on Day 2 of San Antonio Breast Cancer SymposiumA 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.
Team KSAT ranks second in country for No Shave November fundraising efforts
Read full article: Team KSAT ranks second in country for No Shave November fundraising effortsThe 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.
San Antonio cancer survivor launches charity to give back to pediatric patients
Read full article: San Antonio cancer survivor launches charity to give back to pediatric patientsAn 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.
āA godsendā: Roseās House for breast cancer warriors helps first āgratefulā guest through major post-op recovery
Read full article: āA godsendā: Roseās House for breast cancer warriors helps first āgratefulā guest through major post-op recoveryLast year, it was just a dream -- serving as a safe haven of comfort and peace, for women recovering from major breast cancer surgery. Now, itās become a reality for Pat and Phil Gonzales.
Researchers Discover Treatment That May Be Viable For Human Brain Cancer
Read full article: Researchers Discover Treatment That May Be Viable For Human Brain CancerA 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.
Texas athlete overcomes cancer, heads to Tokyo Paralympics to represent USA
Read full article: Texas athlete overcomes cancer, heads to Tokyo Paralympics to represent USAA 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.
START Center encourages patients with severe illnesses to get COVID-19 vaccine
Read full article: START Center encourages patients with severe illnesses to get COVID-19 vaccineA man battling a severe illness was hesitant about getting the COVID-19 vaccine, but after seeking advice from his doctor and ultimately getting vaccinated, heās encouraging others with hesitancy in vulnerable health communities to do so as well.
āUnrivaledā cancer proton therapy facility headed to UT Health San Antonio, one of 40 in U.S.
Read full article: āUnrivaledā cancer proton therapy facility headed to UT Health San Antonio, one of 40 in U.S.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.
San Antonio father shaves head in support of three-year-old daughter fighting leukemia
Read full article: San Antonio father shaves head in support of three-year-old daughter fighting leukemiaA 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.
94% of cancer patients respond well to COVID-19 vaccine in UT Health San Antonio study
Read full article: 94% of cancer patients respond well to COVID-19 vaccine in UT Health San Antonio studyA 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.
Sunflower field in San Antonio honors fighters, survivors of cancer
Read full article: Sunflower field in San Antonio honors fighters, survivors of cancerTrader 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.
Report: Hundreds of thousands of preventative cancer screenings were skipped during pandemic lockdown
Read full article: Report: Hundreds of thousands of preventative cancer screenings were skipped during pandemic lockdownThe pandemic may have put more lives at risk than you might think and not just from the virus.
San Antonio family, area nonprofit try to make difference in community for those dealing with cancer
Read full article: San Antonio family, area nonprofit try to make difference in community for those dealing with cancerMay is Brain Tumor Awareness Month and the nonprofit Gabriellaās Smile Foundation, along with a family who turned their tragedy into an amazing cause are both aimed at helping families in and around the San Antonio.
āBryce Wisdom Wayā: City of Converse honors Judson ISD student with street sign
Read full article: āBryce Wisdom Wayā: City of Converse honors Judson ISD student with street signOn Wednesday, May 12, the City of Converse took another step to honor the life and legacy of Judson Rocket Bryce Wisdom, officially renaming the street between D.W. Rutledge Stadium and the baseball and softball fields at Judson High School as Bryce Wisdom Way.
San Antonio researchers hope new study benefits Latino cancer survivors
Read full article: San Antonio researchers hope new study benefits Latino cancer survivorsResearchers at the Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio are studying what challenges Latino cancer survivors are facing with their diagnosis.
Terminally ill teen hopes to celebrate 18th birthday with Bruno Mars
Read full article: Terminally ill teen hopes to celebrate 18th birthday with Bruno MarsA San Antonio mother has dedicated her life to making her terminally ill 17-year-old daughterās dreams come true. Sheās hoping her story inspires other families going through hard times to never give up.
Cologuard vs colonoscopy: A question of convenience, money
Read full article: Cologuard vs colonoscopy: A question of convenience, moneyAs we mark Colon Cancer Awareness Month, you may be getting reminded itās time to make that choice. The screening test, Cologuard, is popular for a number of reasons. AdThe problem is, if you really, really need accuracy, itās not the best choice. If a Cologuard test does indicate the presence of polyps, you will likely now need a colonoscopy, too. āTheyāre just saying, āYou have one screening, one mammography, one pap smear, one colon screening, so if you use it, tough luck.
Itās vital to get routine colonoscopies back on track
Read full article: Itās vital to get routine colonoscopies back on trackMedical centers have seen concerning declines in the number of people coming in for routine colonoscopies. Colorectal cancer is preventable when pre-cancerous polyps are found and removed. Dr. Steele says a colonoscopy is considered the āgold standardā in colorectal screenings, but at-home options are available too. People at high risk, including those with a family history of polyps or colon cancer, may be due sooner. If youāre worried about contracting Covid-19 at a medical facility, Dr. Steele says it may ease your mind to learn about the safety measures in place, and encourages calling your doctor.
San Antonio teen fighting cancer receives four-legged friend to help with recovery
Read full article: San Antonio teen fighting cancer receives four-legged friend to help with recoverySAN ANTONIO ā A San Antonio teen who became an amputee due to a rare form of bone cancer hopes his new four-legged friend will be able to help him regain his independence. In January, Adams received Dexter, an Australian Shepherd-Blue Lacy mix dog, as a gift to become a service dog. AdDespite the cost, Adamsās mother said training Dexter to become a service dog is a must for her son. Adams and his family say they are forever grateful for the support from the San Antonio community, which has made it easier to deal with a difficult battle. RELATED: Dog rescued from San Antonio River may have found forever home, officials say
San Antonio mother catches thieves stealing toys from daughterās grave
Read full article: San Antonio mother catches thieves stealing toys from daughterās graveSAN ANTONIO ā A San Antonio mother is fighting back after she caught two people stealing toys from her daughterās grave on surveillance video. I said, āMy daughter canāt even rest peacefully because they are taking her belongings.āāThe first camera Kennedy put up was vandalized. To me, all of that stuff is valuable to me because I buy it from my heart for my daughter.āKennedy has filed a police report with San Antonio police. She said she wants the men caught, and she wants better security for the sake of the many loved ones buried at the cemetery. If you have any information that can help, you are urged to call San Antonio police.
Photos: Alex Trebek throughout the years
Read full article: Photos: Alex Trebek throughout the yearsAlex Trebek attends the ""SNL 40th Anniversary Special" at Rockfeller Plaza in New York City in 2015. is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. Television presenter Alex Trebek and actress Betty White attend the Third Annual Television Academy Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Santa Monica, California, 1986. Alex Trebek, Vanna White, Pat Sajak and Merv Griffin in 2006. (Photo by Lars Niki/Corbis via Getty Images) (Getty Images.)