The South Carolina Oncology Society (SCOS)

Founded in 1997, the South Carolina Oncology Society (SCOS) is the largest oncology professional organization in the state. SCOS comprises a powerful community of oncologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, and other multidisciplinary care providers involved in the treatment of patients with cancer.

Mission:
• Identify and improve oncology practice issues that adversely affect patient access to cancer care;
• Act as a patient advocate to assure that patients have access to the best available care;
• Support and encourage clinical research against cancer;
• Facilitate the development and use of new cancer management techniques in the community;
• Provide effective representation of the oncology field for its members and the public;
• Foster effective communication enhancing access to scientific, socioeconomic, research, and other relevant data; and • Promote collegial relationships among oncologists in the state of South Carolina.
Goals:
• Advocate on state and federal legislative issues impacting patient access to care;
• Provide an education forum for our members on the current technologies and medical best practices in cancer care delivery; and
• Communicate changes and updates in oncology practice to our members and the broader community.