Articles about Oncology
What to know about prevention and coverage By KFF News October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a good time to take stock of what you know about your breast health and the and preventive services available to you. The hopeful news: When breast cancer is caught in its earliest, localized stages, the five-year relative … Read more
How early detection is changing cancer care When it comes to cancer, timing can make all the difference. Finding cancer early often means more treatment options, less aggressive therapies and a greater chance for a cure. “ is one of the most important and powerful tools that we have in oncology because when we find … Read more
Colonoscopies Save Lives: What to know after 45 Colonoscopy at 45 in Charleston Colon cancer is one of the deadliest cancers in the United States, but, unlike many others, it is also one of the most preventable. Precancerous areas can be treated, and, if cancer is found and caught early, there is a high chance … Read more
American Lung Association addresses South Carolina’s cancer issues On the heels of a bombshell report by the American Lung Association about South Carolina’s low ranking concerning lung cancer cases, experts are weighing in on ways the Palmetto State can bounce back in lung health. What the 2025 “State of Lung Cancer” Report Found Published in … Read more
Early detection reduces mortality and improves treatment outcomes Cancer deaths are declining as early screening saves lives. Since cancer remains the second leading cause of death in the United States, staying proactive about your health is essential. With more than 2 million new cases projected for 2025 in the United States alone, undergoing routine cancer … Read more
Early cancer screenings can improve outcomes and survival One of the biggest problems with cancer is that early on, it sometimes presents no symptoms. As a result, in many cases, long before parts of your body start telling you that something isn’t quite right, the disease has spread its nasty tentacles, making it much more … Read more