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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.

01/23/2026

As we close out Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, remember the importance of taking the appropriate screening measures to prevent cervical cancer!
The most common screening for cervical cancer is a pap smear for women over the age of 21. This test can be performed at your annual gynecologist appointment.

01/21/2026

During Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, we want to highlight the HPV vaccine! The HPV vaccination is recommended by the CDC for children aged 11-12 years old. The HPV vaccination helps to prevent more than 90% of cancer caused by HPV, including cervical cancer. If you have any questions about your risk of cervical cancer or the HPV vaccination for yourself or your children, it is advised to discuss with your primary care provider.

01/19/2026

While the month of January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, this week, January 19-25th is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. Globally, cervical cancer is the 4th most common cancer diagnosed in women. In the United States, more than 13,000 women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer every year.

01/14/2026

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 dive into the inspiring story of Alex and David Diharce, a husband-and-wife duo who faced breast and pancreatic cancer. Their journey is a testament to resilience and mutual support, showcasing how they leaned on each other during the challenging times of diagnosis and treatment.

01/12/2026

Today, January 12th, is National Pharmacist Day! A BIG thank you to all of our pharmacists at the START Center for Cancer Care in San Antonio, as well as our pharmacists across our global START sites! We appreciate the hard work, dedication, and care you show to all of our patients.
Did you know that The START Center has an on-site pharmacy? Our START Pharmacy provides comprehensive on-site pharmacy services, including prior authorizations processing, patient financial assistance, and medication dispensing, counseling, and (if necessary), specialty medication delivery.

01/07/2026

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder that cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. HPV vaccination, routine Pap tests, and HPV screenings can detect changes early—before cancer develops. Knowledge is prevention.
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with cervical cancer, contact The START Center at 210-593-5700 to learn about treatment options, resources, and support.

01/05/2026

New Year, New Intentions.

A new year doesn't have to come with pressure or big resolutions, especially while navigating cancer treatment.

For those in cancer treatment, the new year can bring a mix of emotions. If traditional resolutions don't resonate, that’s okay.

This season, we encourage grace, self-kindness, and intentions rooted in care—not pressure.

At The START Center for Cancer Care, we believe in meeting each moment with compassion.

This year, we encourage gentle reflection, self-kindness, and moving forward together.

01/01/2026

A new year brings fresh hope, renewed strength, and countless small wins worth celebrating. 💛
May 2026 be filled with healing moments, resilience, and light in everyday joys.
Together, we continue this journey—side by side. ✨

12/31/2025

Welcoming the New Year with hope in our hearts! We checked in with a few of our patients and staff to hear what they are excited about and hoping for in 2026.

12/30/2025

New Year Insurance Changes
As we begin the new year, insurance plans and benefits often change.
Please let us know before your visit if you have:
• New insurance for the new year
• Changes to your current plan
• Medicare or Medicare Advantage enrollment
• COBRA or retirement-related changes
• New secondary coverage
Even if your insurance card looks the same, coverage may be different.
Call us at 210-593-5222 and we will be happy to update your information.
Thank you for helping us avoid delays or unexpected billing.

12/29/2025

✨ As we welcome the New Year, we pause with gratitude and hope.
A new year brings fresh beginnings, quiet strength, and renewed possibilities.

In observance of New Year’s Day, our offices will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
We will reopen during regular business hours on Friday, January 2, 2026.

Wishing you a peaceful New Year filled with health, hope, and healing. ✨

12/25/2025

🎄A Christmas Reminder🎄
December invites us to pause and reflect.
If you’re navigating cancer treatment this season, remember—rest is not weakness; it’s part of healing. Growth often happens quietly, even when you can’t see it yet.
You’re doing more than you realize, one day at a time.
Wishing you peace, gentleness, and hope this Christmas. 🤍✨

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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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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.