Sunshine feels great and comes with benefits, like boosting vitamin D, but dermatologists warn that sun damage can accumulate over decades and lead to skin cancer.
It is a statistic the San Antonio Fire Department is beyond proud to announce: no firefighter has died from cancer since 2023. It is a big decrease from the eight deaths reported from 2013 to 2023.
Debi Nieto has graced many KSAT stories focused on her inspirational journey and now she has officially written a book.
A massive showing of support flooded the Southwest High School softball field to remember a life lost too soon.
A bright star in South Texas softball was lost over the weekend. Angelina Terrazas, a Southwest High School Dragons softball standout, died Saturday after a battle with ovarian cancer.
Genetic testing offered the Garcia family a chance at catching cancer in an earlier stage and treating it before the cancer took on an aggressive form for Martin Garcia, Sr. and nearly every person in his family who came after him.
While most people were trying to navigate the uncertainty of the COVID pandemic in 2020, Dilva “DJ” Galan was coming to terms with something far more personal.
The 12th annual Head for the Cure 5K is returning to San Antonio on Sept. 27, continuing a powerful tradition here that began in 2014, in memory of KSAT’s late news director, Jim Boyle.
For one San Antonio family, the Head for the Cure 5K has become a deeply personal tradition — a way to celebrate a beloved father and husband, Michael Hartfiel, who passed away in 2022 after a long battle with brain cancer.
From the moment that an irregular bulge was spotted on one of his football pictures by his parents, Javonate “Boogie” Carter has had to fight this offseason.
San Antonio mom and Army veteran Debi Nieto began making the shirts for kids after seeing her son, Noah, battle cancer. Now, she has her own cancer fight in front of her.
A San Antonio man who faced death three times in his life is sharing his love for his city while also sharing his story behind the “Show Me Your Shoes” tradition during Fiesta.
Scientists at UT Health San Antonio have made a major breakthrough regarding treatment for diseases like brain cancer and Alzheimer’s.
In 2018, KSAT began reporting on the firefighter-cancer connection. In the seven years since, research has spurred extensive changes at the San Antonio Fire Department.
Hope Lodge, a discount lodging option for cancer patients nationwide, will soon provide free stays and opportunities for families battling cancer in San Antonio and South Texas.
Eighty-five cancer patients in San Antonio spent their Saturday morning choosing a new head of hair that fits just right.
Texas Oncology in San Antonio and the nonprofit Angeles Sin Fronteras are partnering up to give local cancer patients free wigs.
With cancer rates rising among Latinos, leaders at UT Health San Antonio and national cancer experts have published an online book with recommendations to help people fight cancer.
Jack Hoffman, the cancer patient who captured the hearts of Nebraska football fans and inspired the nation as a 7-year-old with his touchdown run during the 2013 spring game, has died at the age of 19.
Bexar County Commissioner Rebeca Clay-Flores said her cancer diagnosis should serve as a reminder to get “checked out.”
Over the years, the Head for the Cure 5k in San Antonio has given participants a way to honor and remember their loved ones, like Naomi Olivares, whose son, Gilbert Cordaway, died from brain cancer at the age of 11.
Elena Perez has lived with liver disease for 14 years. Now with a new cancer diagnosis, a liver donation could save her life.
The nonprofit organization held its ‘More Than Pink Walk’ to raise money for breast cancer research while giving survivors and patients a place to find community with each other.
Thousands 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.
Halloween is always a big deal on San Antonio’s 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.
Adam Barraza, 35, is in that group. Barraza, a photojournalist at KSAT, was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2018. It’s difficult for him to recall the moment he learned the news.
More 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.
As 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.
As Prostate Cancer Awareness Month comes to an end, a local doctor is reminding all men that prostate cancer awareness is important year-round.
You don’t see many golf events like the annual Swing for the Cure girls’ high school golf tournament.
David Flores honors his daughter’s memory by participating in the Head for the Cure 5K, turning loss into hope for families affected by brain cancer.
September marks Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. These are cancers that form in the female reproductive track.
Dr. Jessica Treviño 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.
An area supervisor for child nutrition with NISD is serving hope to her school community after being diagnosed with cancer for the second time.
These 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.
April 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.
A local woman who beat cancer twice is now telling her story and giving other cancer patients hope.
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.
A 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. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas said.
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; the American Cancer Society estimates that 53,000 Americans will die from it in 2024.
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman and current Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott introduced the pediatric patients who will participate in the Texas Children’s Cancer Fund’s “A Knight to Remember” Gala fashion show Monday in Dallas.
The 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 mother’s love for her child has motivated her to complete her schooling and create art, all while bringing awareness to childhood cancer.
Shannon Miller is a world renowned gymnast who was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 33.
Doctors with the Baptist Health System said the best approach right now when it comes to treating breast cancer awareness is specialized patient care.
Mark Maguire, the local Light the Night honored hero is eager to inspire others living with cancer with his own story.
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Both doctors and survivors say it's important for women to know the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer.
More than 700 people showed their support for brain cancer survivors and research during Saturday's 10th annual Head for the Cure 5K.
Paxton Idell, 7, was diagnosed with brain cancer at the age of five, but he still wants to visit Disney World despite his cancer diagnosis.
A 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.
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.
The 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.
Emerie Servantes has been battling leukemia for two years now. Unfortunately, now she'll have to continue that fight without her parents.
Preparations 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.
A 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.