In 2018, over 13,000 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer. And while that number may seem jarring at first, it’s worth noting that the incidence of cervical cancer dropped over 50% since 1975. Clearly, we have made advances in cervical cancer detection, screening, and treatment processes. But at Augusta Oncology we know that prevention is key, and our first … Continued
Being told you have cancer is, unfortunately, only the start of the challenging conversations you’re likely to have regarding your cancer diagnosis and its treatment. After you hear the news, you’ll eventually need to share it with others, including your spouse, partner, children, family, friends, and colleagues. For many people, just the thought of these conversations can be very scary. How will people take the news? … Continued
Do you feel alone in your cancer battle? Even though there will be almost two million people diagnosed with cancer in 2018, treatment can feel incredibly isolating. If you do feel alone, there are ways to seek support and guidance through your treatment process. One of the best ways is by joining a cancer support community. Keep … Continued
Everybody knows that October brings tricks and treats. But did you know that is also internationally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month? In hopes to support survivors and their families and raise awareness about the disease, to promote early detection, treatment, and palliative care of this disease, people find all sorts of ways to get … Continued
Whether it’s yourself or a loved one facing cancer, the experience is all-consuming. You rarely get a chance to think about anything else. While you do need to put your energy into healing, it can be very helpful to have someone with whom to share the burden. Cancer support groups offer help in several different ways. There is support … Continued
A cancer diagnosis can feel a lot like a bolt of lightning out of the blue. On top of the medical challenges a patient faces, the cost of cancer treatment can be overwhelming. Fortunately, Augusta Oncology provides our patients and their families with as many resources as possible for contending with cancer treatment expenses. Here … Continued
Dealing with cancer is never easy. As you start cancer treatment, you’re bombarded with numbers of success rates, numbers of other people with the same type of cancer, number of your own physical stats. In all these numbers, it’s easy to lose the site of the others around you who can help. Even if you … Continued
May is “Melanoma Awareness” month, which serves as a reminder of how critical it is to protect your skin year-round from harmful UV rays and perform regular skin screenings. Though melanoma accounts for only 1% of total skin cancers diagnosed in the U.S., it’s the most deadly of skin cancers, causing thousands of deaths each … Continued
The Importance of Seeking Out Colon Cancer Treatment Roughly 140,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colon cancer this year. Worse, over 50,000 will die. But of those who make it, 92 percent will survive beyond 5 years, with most going on to live the rest of their lives in peace. The catch is that the 92 percent only … Continued
Potential Warning Signs of Breast Cancer You Should Not Ignore Cancer screenings are important. In 2017, The National Cancer Institute estimates there will be over 1.6million new cases of cancer diagnosed in the United States, and they predict over 600,000 people will die from the disease. Of these new cases of cancer, the most common type of … Continued
