As you begin your cancer journey, you can feel confident you’ll receive the highest level of cancer care available.
Treating over 50,000 patients a year for all forms of cancer
SCOA holds many accreditations and certifications in medical, radiation, and GYN oncology.
Serving the Columbia community for over 40 years. Our doctors and staff grew up in Columbia and are part of SCOA's legacy.
SCOA is a private practice, not hospital owned. This means less cost for patients.
Close to home in the Midlands, the care team at SCOA will guide you through cancer with compassion. From the first step in the door, the Cancer Center at South Carolina Oncology Associates provides a full range of essential cancer services all at one convenient location. From a full suite of diagnostic imaging services and a chemotherapy infusion suite, to comprehensive medical, radiation and gynecology oncology services as well as retail and infusion pharmacy services, SCOA as a trusted provider of cancer care.
We know cancer can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. We will walk with you as you navigate this new beginning and see you on your road to success.
Learn more about SCOA and how we’re different.
As a leading provider of comprehensive cancer care in South Carolina, SCOA is excited to bring its expertise, experience and advanced cancer treatments to the residents of Sumter and the surrounding areas.
In acknowledgment of the retirement of Dr. William Kellogg for his service and care to the patients in the Sumter community, SCOA extends its heartfelt congratulations on a well-deserved retirement. SCOA looks forward to building upon Dr. Kellogg’s legacy by providing growth and addition of services to improve the level of treatments available to patients in Sumter.
100 Steps – that’s approximately number of steps that our patients have to take once they walk through the doors of The Cancer Center at South Carolina Oncology Associates for their appointment. Instead of driving all over town, you’ll find everything all in one location. From being greeted by a smiling face at the front desk to seeing one of our oncologists specializing in cancer treatment, we guide you on your cancer journey from your first step in the door. SCOA is focused on you and part of that is making sure your energy is focused on treatment and healing and not the time it takes to get from one point to another during this process. That is why we have made your patient footprint lighter, for less stress and ease. We want to lessen your burden and your steps. Here at SCOA, when the steps are hard to make …
You are not alone. Others have walked this path before. Find out what SCOA patients have to say.
We are committed to the latest advancements. Whether it’s in our office or online, we want you to feel educated and empowered to fight cancer. Find out more about screenings, prevention, research, and what’s new at SCOA.
When someone is undergoing chemotherapy, there are multiple side effects from hair loss to appetite changes, plus nausea and vomiting. Managing these and other side effects is plenty to deal with, however changes in the weather is not something you thought you would also need to contend with. Let’s learn about managing chemotherapy side effects and seasonal changes.
It’s all about timing. We’ve heard this over the years, and it applies to a multitude of situations. Should I ask my boss for a raise this week? Should I propose to my girlfriend this holiday?
Treatment tools for cancer can be highly successful and save lives, but they come with many negative side effects. Chemotherapy, in particular, has some rather unpleasant ones including fatigue, nausea, mouth ulcers,
We all at times feel exhausted. We tell others that we are so tired and have no energy. Luckily for most of us, these feelings of exhaustion are nothing compared to the energy draining fatigue of someone undergoing chemotherapy.
