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, there are many questions to ask, and there will be treatment options to consider. None of this will be easy, » Read more about: What to Do After a Colon Cancer Diagnosis »
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.
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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, but it usually starts with a counseling session. Is genetic counseling right for you?
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.
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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. If someone is helping you with grocery shopping or you are still doing it yourself, you might want to refer to this article: foods to help with the side effects of chemotherapy.
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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. You don’t really have much time to do that, so you must temporarily put emotions in a box, and move forward.
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. If you are a man and you’re getting older, then yes, you are already at risk, but what makes for high risk?
If you or someone you love was just diagnosed with cancer, or they are in the middle of treatment, what might make them decide to get a second opinion? Could it be due to the recommended treatments, the prognosis, the physician, or something else? Let’s go through what to consider when you are wondering if you should get a second opinion for cancer.
Why are cancer rates increasing among adults under 50? Good question. Up until fairly recently the average age of a cancer diagnosis was 68. Now, doctors are noticing a substantial increase in cancer among adults under 50.
Early Life Exposures: Birth Cohort Effect
Of the 14 cancers on the rise, early onset cancers like those of the breast,
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No doubt you have heard about clinical trials over the years. They help researchers and drug companies determine if a new treatment, therapy, or drug is more beneficial than the current one. Recently, clinical trials for cancers and other diseases have shown promise, although only one in 10 trials are successful. There are pros and cons to joining a clinical trial,
