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Health Literacy Month: Turning a Cancer Diagnosis into Clarity and Confidence
October is National Health Literacy Month, a reminder that quality cancer care isn’t only about treatments, but also about helping patients truly understand their diagnosis and options. Navigating a cancer diagnosis often involves learning unfamiliar medical terms,...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Risk Factors, Screening, and Advances in Treatment
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of prevention, screening, and treatment progress against one of the most common cancers affecting women. While breast cancer remains a serious health concern, advances in detection and...
Understanding Ovarian & Uterine Cancer: What Every Woman Should Know
Ovarian and uterine cancer are two of the most common types of gynecologic cancers, and they often don’t receive the attention they deserve. These cancers affect thousands of women each year, which is why we believe it’s important to raise awareness this month about...
Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness: What You Should Know
Leukemia and lymphoma awareness helps drive early detection, better treatment outcomes, and vital support for patients and families. As two of the most common types of blood cancer, both conditions affect the body’s ability to fight infection, but with earlier...
What Men Need to Know About Prostate Cancer Symptoms and Screening
Prostate cancer awareness is essential for early detection, effective treatment, and saving lives. It’s the second most common cancer among men in the United States, yet many people know little about the risk factors, signs, and screening guidelines. During Prostate...
Understanding Supportive and Palliative Care: Whole-Person Support During Cancer Treatment
When facing a cancer diagnosis, most people focus on treatments like chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, or immunotherapy. But another essential part of cancer care often goes underrecognized: supportive and palliative care. These services help manage side effects, ease...
Staying Safe in the Summer Heat: Tips for Cancer Patients
As summer temperatures peak and humidity lingers, cancer patients face unique challenges in the heat. Treatment and recovery can make it harder for the body to regulate temperature, stay hydrated, and avoid complications like heat exhaustion. With a few simple...
The Power of a Second Opinion in Cancer Care
Second opinion cancer care empowers you to make informed decisions. Get expert guidance at Lowcountry Oncology Associates.
How to Perform a Skin Self-Check (And When to See a Doctor)
Learn how to do a monthly skin self-check and when to talk to your doctor about changes. Early detection makes all the difference.
UV Safety Month: What You Need to Know About Skin Cancer Risk
Learn how UV exposure affects your skin and how simple habits can reduce your skin cancer risk during UV Safety Month.
Sarcoma & Bone Cancer Awareness Month: Shining a Light on Rare Cancers
Learn about sarcoma & bone cancer, how they differ from other cancers, common symptoms, and why early detection and awareness are important.
You’ve Finished Cancer Treatment—Now What? Survivorship Questions for Your Care Team
Finished cancer treatment? Ask your care team key questions to feel supported and confident in your survivorship care.