South Texas Oncology And Hematology

In earlier stages of colon cancer, a polypectomy removes polyps in the colon.

A type of chemotherapy designed to specifically attack the cancer cell itself or other molecules that enable cancer cells to grow.

Fitness programs tailored for cancer patients to promote recovery.

Support and information on cancer genetics and testing options.

By sequencing the DNA found in cancerous cells, specialists employ tests and genetic markers to identify which anti-cancer drugs are most likely to be...

Tests that allow us to tailor care plans to the unique needs of each patient, providing personalized and optimized treatment strategies.

Tests to analyze the genetic makeup of tumor cells for tailored treatment plans.

Hormone therapies manipulate the balance of hormones in your body through oral intake, injections, or surgeries that remove hormone-producing organs.

Immunotherapy drugs boost your immune system’s natural ability to fight your tumor.

Specific treatment targeting cancer cells while minimizing damage to normal cells.

Targeted cancer treatment combining antibodies with cytotoxic drugs.

Innovative treatment for melanoma.

Holistic treatments that may include alternative methods to support cancer care.

Treatment and support for lymphatic fluid retention post-cancer treatment.

Most commonly performed through a Pap smear to detect pre-cancerous or cancerous cells.

Detects forms of HPV that are most likely to cause pre-cancerous cells or cancer.

Expert pharmacists provide counseling on prescribed medications and what to expect when taking them.

Therapies that help patients regain functional movement.

Massage therapy can manage your symptoms and the side effects of medical treatments.

Guidance on nutrition to maintain health during and after cancer treatment.

Nutritional support provided by registered dieticians.

Comprehensive blood analysis and treatment for blood disorders.

Specialized care and treatment for cancer patients including chemotherapy and targeted therapies.

Care for cancer and blood disorders.

Surgical procedures to remove tumors and cancerous tissues.

Encompasses the surgical goals and techniques involved in the prevention and treatment of cancer and the alleviation of its symptoms. It includes vari...

Use of high-energy radiation to shrink tumors and kill cancer cells.

On-site hydration services available during normal and extended business hours.

Management strategies for cancer-related pain.

Providing necessary medications as part of cancer treatment.

Comprehensive on-site pharmacy services including prior authorizations processing, patient financial assistance, medication dispensing, counseling, an...

Rehabilitation services in collaboration with oncology.

Hitting cancer cells with high-energy particles can damage their DNA, preventing the cancer from replicating and growing.

Further advancement of external radiotherapy that improves conformity to the tumor shape.

Evolved form of external radiotherapy that conforms to the shape and size of the tumor.

Treating cancer from outside the body using a beam of ionizing radiation, with advancements in imaging for precision.

Produced by a machine outside of the body; aims radiation directly at the tumor.

Hitting cancer cells with high-energy particles can damage a cancer cell’s DNA, preventing replication and growth.

Treatment of the tumor with radiation beams to destroy cancer cells.

Programs designed to prepare patients for upcoming treatments.

Medical professionals who specialize in diagnosing and treating skin cancer.

Also in the early stages of colon cancer, local excisions remove just the cancerous areas of the colon.

A medical procedure involving the removal or repair of parts of the body for cancer treatment.

Includes techniques like Transurethral resection of the bladder tumor (TURBT), Partial cystectomy, and Radical cystectomy.

Targeted therapies are better at attacking only cancer cells and leaving other cells alone.

Immunizes children and young adults against certain HPV strains, especially those that are most commonly linked to cervical cancer.