Cancer is a terrible disease that can strike indiscriminately, but fortunately there are many options for treatment for those who are diagnosed.

Below are some of the most common options, according to the American Cancer Society, as well as information about each of them:

-- Surgery. If you or a loved one has cancer, chances are the treatment will involve at least some amount of surgery. “It often offers the greatest chance for cure, especially if the cancer has not spread to other parts of the body,” the ACS says.

-- Radiation therapy. In this form of treatment, high-energy waves or particles are used to fight the cancer cells. “It is one of the most common treatments for cancer, either by itself or along with other forms of treatment,” according to the ACS.

-- Chemotherapy. Chemotherapy involves battling the cancer with powerful drugs and medicine. The ACS notes that many patients can benefit by “knowing what chemotherapy is, how it works, and what to expect.”

There are various other forms of treatments and therapies that can help in fighting cancer, and many of them are available at South Carolina Oncology Associates. The 20-member team of physicians at SCOS is supported by a top-notch staff of medical professionals, bringing “a level of expertise and comprehensive care that is unique to South Carolina.”

Contact South Carolina Oncology Associates at (803) 461-3000, or visit http://www.sconcology.net/.