South Carolina Oncology Associates

Eat this. Don’t eat that. Everything in moderation. We hear these mantras all the time as a way to keep us safe from cancer risk. The fact is we need more definitive information if we are serious about lowering our risk and our family’s risk of cancer. What exactly should we put into our bodies, and what should we refrain from eating (or doing)?  » Read more about: Nutrition and Cancer Prevention: How Diet Can Impact Your Risk  »

Medical myths abound on the internet. Remember years ago when you stopped eating something because you read “somewhere” it caused cancer? Or maybe it was the other way around, and that something would prevent cancer. Then, you discovered later that none of it was true. We are hopefully older and wiser today, and are more scrupulous about what we read or hear from unofficial sources.

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.

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.