At South Texas Oncology and Hematology, we use an integrated and individualized model of care, which means that there is constant communication between your referring doctor and our specialized cancer surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and research physicians to specifically consider the details of each patient's diagnosis and best options for treatment.
Our group currently treats approximately 80% of all referred melanoma patients in San Antonio and the surrounding area.
Our approach to melanoma and skin cancer is to use the most advanced treatment strategies currently available and to be quick to adopt new discoveries that will benefit our patients.
Collecting tumor samples as a part of our research efforts to better understand cancer behavior and discover new treatments.
Practicing reduced surgery for complete responders to immune therapy provided before operations.
Using blood tests to detect tumor cell DNA to assess patients for recurrent skin cancer.
In South Texas to use melanoma genetic testing to provide treatment and follow-up recommendations.
Group in South Texas to conduct clinical trials for oral therapy for melanoma; which are now considered standard treatments for many patients.
Group in the world to treat a melanoma patient with targeted immunotheraoy.
In the world to treat a patient with Libtayo, now commonly used to treat Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the skin.
To use Everidge pills to treat a patient with basal cell carcinoma.
Local practice using specialized imaging (SPECT CT) to pinpoint lymph nodes to assist with surgical planning.
Location for injectable cancer vaccine treatment for melanoma in South Texas.
The START Skin Cancer Program offers a collaborative approach to patient care and treatment.
Local treatments are used to treat either a specific area of the body or a specific tumor.
An operation performed to remove cancer. Candidacy for surgery is based on age, medical conditions, performance status (level of functioning), and tumor stage.
START Surgery
Treatment of the tumor or surgical field with radiation beams to destroy cancer cells. The decision for radiation therapy is based on resectability status, surgical margins and lymph node involvement.
START Radiation
Systemic treatments have the potential to affect the entire body.
Treatment administered (generally by vein) to destroy cancer cells. Chemotherapy can involve the use of single anti-cancer drugs or a combination of different drugs.
Chemotherapy
Immunotherapy is a treatment that helps your immune system fight cancer by boosting its ability to recognize and attack cancer cells.
Immunotherapy
Oral therapy for skin cancer includes medications taken by mouth to target and treat cancer cells throughout the body.
Oral Therapy
Research trials that incorporate existing treatments in combination with study drugs under investigation. Generally, but not exclusively, reserved for patients with advanced (Stage IV) cancer.
START Clinical Trials
South Texas Oncology and Hematology has a close partnership with Thrivewell Cancer Foundation, a local non-profit that provides patients with resources such as financial assistance, nutrition classes, and wellness programs.
Genetic Testing
South Texas Oncology and Hematology’s on-site pharmacy services include prior authorizations processing, patient financial assistance, medication dispensing, counseling, and if necessary, specialty medication home delivery via FedEx.
START Pharmacy
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