Augusta Oncology is excited to welcome Dr. Jeremy Wells to our team of board-certified physicians. At Augusta Oncology, we provide the most effective, convenient and compassionate care for people with cancer and blood disorders in a community-based setting. We offer a coordinated team approach in order to help you navigate the clinical, financial and emotional … Continued

Entirely free & online Community Oncology Advocacy Summit Augusta Oncology would like to invite cancer advocates, patients, survivors, caregivers and practicing health care professionals to the Virtual Community Oncology Advocacy Summit on July 15, 2020. Throughout the full day of the Virtual COA Summit you will hear from national experts in community oncology who have … Continued

Chemotherapy may destroy your cancer, but it doesn’t have to destroy your hair. Augusta Oncology is now offering a new state-of-the-art piece of technology to our patients to reduce the likelihood of chemotherapy-induced alopecia in cancer patients with solid tumors. The DigniCap Scalp Cooling System has proven to safely and effectively minimize hair loss from … Continued

About 54 million Americans could easily break a bone due to poor bone health. Bone fractures can lead to surgeries with complications and reduced quality of life. What are some practical ways to manage your bone health? Keep reading to learn more about the importance of good bone health and how to keep your bones … Continued

A brighter outlook on life can help patients better manage their cancer treatments. In fact, many patients with psycho-social issues like depression and anxiety have a higher risk for hospital readmission. According to the National Cancer Institute, one in three people with cancer experience emotional or emotional distress. Learning how to stay positive can make a (you guessed … Continued

Getting through a cancer diagnosis is one of the most difficult things a human being can face. The fact that many people beat breast cancer and go on to live amazing lives is proof of the resilience of mankind. The important role that breast cancer support groups play in the mental health of patients should … Continued

You might already know that cancer care is not inexpensive, but did you know the average cost of cancer treatment is about $150,000? Cancer treatment can last for an extended period of time as the patient’s medical team works to contain or kill the cancerous cells. And as you can imagine, the longer the treatment, the … Continued

Someone is diagnosed with blood cancer about every three minutes in the U.S. New cases of blood cancer account for 10 percent of new cancer diagnoses each year. Early diagnosis and treatment of Leukemia are major factors in survival rates. Read on to learn more about some of the early blood cancer symptoms you should never ignore. What are … Continued