Most people will admit that they like to be prepared for whatever they are about to encounter. Knowing what to expect reduces anxiety and let’s face it, fear. Radiation therapy is certainly no exception and is something you should be thoroughly informed about before it begins.
South Carolina Oncology Associates Enters the Sumter, SC Market and Honors Dr. William Kellogg for his Service and Retirement
South Carolina Oncology Associates (SCOA) proudly announces its expansion into the healthcare community of Sumter,
The side effects from chemotherapy are many and mostly unpleasant. Although it is a necessary evil, the goal of this treatment is to kill cancer cells. However, in doing so,
What to do after a colon cancer diagnosis isn’t anything most of us prepare for. The first reaction might be to sit down and take a deep breath. There is much you need to know,
South Carolina Oncology Associates, sconcology.net designed by Practis, won Best Overall Internet Site in the Practice category from the 2023 eHealthcare Leadership Awards from Strategic Healthcare.
SCOA strives to provide patients with a quality experience in our clinic and online.
Some patients are referred to genetic counselors before they consider genetic testing. That might be the ultimate goal of the referral, but the patient makes their own decision about proceeding. There are multiple reasons for someone to undergo genetic testing,
Being concerned about hair loss from chemotherapy is a fairly common refrain from those about to begin chemo to treat cancer. Since you already know that certain chemotherapy drugs can cause severe hair loss,
If you are in the midst of chemotherapy as one of your cancer treatments or just beginning your first course, keeping up your strength and mitigating the side effects is preeminent.
The truth is, no one is prepared to receive the news they have cancer. It’s a shock to the system, and it takes time to digest the full impact of how it will change your life.
Am I at high risk for prostate cancer? This is a question many middle-aged men ask their urologists. You know it’s out there, and wonder if you are one of the unfortunate men who will get it.
All offices and departments for SC Oncology will be closed on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 due to weather.
