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Treatment for lung cancer will depend on the type you have, the stage of the cancer, your lung function, and your general health. Before you can begin any type of treatment, if you are a smoker, you must cease smoking. Non small cell lung cancer, or NSCLC, is the most common type, making up 85% of all lung cancers.  » Read more about: Radiation Therapy and Early Stage Lung Cancer: Treatment Options  »

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, South Carolina.  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.

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. Through the use of our website, we aim to provide educational materials, resources, and convenient ways to communicate with our team.

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, it is a good time to start asking questions.