My road to a cancer diagnosis was probably the most confusing and scary of my life. I discovered a lump in my right breast and didn’t know how what to do. Obviously, I needed a mammogram, but I did not have a gynecologist and believe it or not, I did not know I could have… Read More


In 2007, at age 57, I was diagnosed with Lobular Breast Cancer. I had several surgeries, including a bilateral mastectomy. Stage 2a. I had 8 rounds of dense dose chemotherapy. My Oncologist, Dr. Luis Rodriquez from the START Center, advised me after many months of treatment, that he had given me every chemical and treatment… Read More


I was so very ill when I was diagnosed with cancer in November 2022. At the first hospital, I was diagnosed with colon cancer along with some sort of potential cancer shadow activity in the lower lobes of both lungs. No matter what kind, it had metastasized.… Read More


My name is Lupe Montez and on September 28th, 2023, I celebrated my 14th year of surviving breast cancer. My cancer journey began with my annual mammogram in early September of 2009. Upon further testing, I was devastated to learn that I had cancer. The process moved quickly from there, with a flurry of appointments… Read More


I am one of those people who always goes to the doctor every year, because that is what you are supposed to do…but this last time it was different.… Read More


Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to all those who participated in the Pedaling in Pink social ride held at the Alamo Beer Company, San Antonio on October 21st, 2023.… Read More


A big thank you to all who came out and joined us on October 14th, 2023, at Cornerstone Christian School for the 11th Annual Paint the Parkway Pink Fun Run, presented by START Breast Center.… Read More


In the summer of 2022, I received a diagnosis of Triple Negative Breast Cancer. The experience has been far from pleasant. Cancer represents the ultimate test—it challenges you mentally, emotionally, financially, spiritually, and especially physically. It clings onto every facet of your life, but it also serves as a filter that eliminates all the unnecessary… Read More