Friendships…. they empower us and lift us up when we need it most. From the little things like a friend telling a joke to brighten our day to providing dinner during a tough time—we all love and appreciate our friends and the things they do to help better our lives....
At Southern Cancer Center, our mission is to navigate you from Patient to Survivor and we are here for you every step of the way throughout treatment and into recovery. Upon completing treatment, patients are faced with a new journey: survivorship. Survivorship is...
It’s no secret that summers in Alabama are hot. As the weather gets warmer, it’s sometimes hard to measure the amount of fluids we lose due to heat. During this time of the year Southern Cancer Center encourages patients to be extra aware of the threat of dehydration....
On Saturday, June 10th, the SCC “LifeSavers” participated in the 4th Annual Dragon Boat Festival held at Battleship Memorial Park. This fundraiser for the Fuse Project, a local charitable foundation, was a unique and action-packed day of competition....
It’s June which means it’s time to celebrate National Cancer Survivor Month! Although we seek to celebrate our survivors at SCC year round, we are very excited to invite the public out for a night honoring the amazing cancer survivors of our community. On Friday, June...
As the summer months approach, they bring the excitement of spending a lot of time outdoors. While everyone loves their backyard BBQs and beach trips, these sun-soaked activities often put your skin at risk for UV exposure. It’s important to be aware of any UV...
“As a nurse, we have the opportunity to heal the heart, mind, soul and body of our patients, their families and ourselves. They may forget your name, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” –Maya Angelou From administering treatments and...
At Southern Cancer Center not only are we treating cancer, but also actively defeating cancer through our participation in clinical trials. We understand that each patient requires individualized care and our oncologists, clinical staff and research team are proud to...
From premature aging of the skin, to sunburns that can ruin your beach trip, we all know that too much sunlight is bad news. Skin protection is important year-round, but sunscreen should definitely be at the top of your grocery list during the spring and summer months...
On March 31st, SCC nurse practitioner, Skyler Sherrell, was honored at the American Cancer Society’s annual “Black Out Cancer Ball” event at the Fairhope Civic Center. Honorees were chosen for their contributions and dedication to the fight against...
