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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.

11/11/2025

On this Veterans Day, we take a moment to honor and express our deepest gratitude to all the veterans who have served our country. In particular, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to those veterans who are now part of the START Center family. 🎖️

11/10/2025

Dr. Antoine Harb, Medical Oncologist at The START Center and Lung Cancer Program Director, was recently featured on KENS 5 news to discuss Lung Cancer, annual checkups and the dangers of smoking for Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November.

Dr. Harb's full interview and article can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/n9zraa8e

Well Done Dr. Harb!

11/07/2025

November is National Family Caregivers Month, dedicated to appreciating those who support loved ones with cancer. These caregivers offer crucial and often unnoticed support, providing hope and resilience. Let's honor their vital role and thank them for their dedication and love. 🫶

11/05/2025

In recognition of November being Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Tony Harb made a visit to our Mega Lung exhibit to discuss crucial aspects of lung cancer. He explained the disease, highlighted its risk factors, and offered screening and prevention advice. Dr. Harb stressed the importance of early detection and regular check-ups to raise awareness and reduce lung cancer risks.🫁

11/03/2025

Come view the inflatable MEGA LUNG at our Medical Center location! The Mega Lung has education about the lung anatomy, lung cancer & disease and the importance of awareness and early detection. 🫁

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from all of us here at The START Center for Cancer Care!
May your day be filled with treats, laughter, and just the right amount of spookiness.
Enjoy the celebrations, and stay safe out there! 🎃 👻

10/28/2025

💪 Staying active is one of the best ways to boost your health!

Regular exercise can:
- Reduce your risk of cancer
- Improve mental well-being
- Strengthen your body

No matter your fitness level, find a way to move every day—your body and your health will thank you! 🌟

10/24/2025

Physician Spotlight!

Meet Dr. Lon Smith! Dr. Smith is a medical oncologist, as well as President of our practice.

Read to learn more about Dr. Smith and his work at START!

10/22/2025

💙 Male breast cancer may be rare, but awareness is crucial.

Stigma and lack of knowledge can lead to late diagnoses, as many men assume breast cancer only affects women. Men over age 60 are at higher risk, and early detection is key for effective treatment.

This National Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week, let’s break the stigma, spread awareness, and remind men to stay vigilant about their health.

If you have concerns about your risk, talk to your primary care provider.

10/20/2025

💙 October 17–23 is National Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week!

Did you know men can develop breast cancer too? While rare, about 1 in 833 men will be diagnosed in their lifetime.

Early detection is key—men should watch for:

- Lumps in the breast tissue
- Changes in the ni**le
- Unusual swelling or pain

Risk factors include a family history of breast cancer, BRCA2 gene mutations, and higher estrogen levels.

If you have concerns about your risk, talk to your primary care provider. Awareness and early action save lives.

10/17/2025

🎀 Today, October 17th, is National Mammography Day!

Mammograms save lives—early detection through regular screenings is key in the fight against breast cancer.

For women aged 40 and older, an annual mammogram is recommended. Make your health a priority—if you haven’t scheduled yours yet, now is the time!

Have questions about mammograms or when to start? Talk to your primary care provider for guidance.

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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

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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.