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Lung Cancer Awareness Month

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MUSC Hollings Cancer Center

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At the forefront of cancer research, MUSC Hollings Cancer Center is one of 72 National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers in the nation and the only one in South Carolina. This research is the driving force behind delivering medical advances to patients and their families, enabling us to educate health care professionals and the public and to establish outreach services for underserved populations across the state.

The Hollings difference

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Our cutting-edge research translates into new and better treatments that help patients, including advanced surgical techniques and innovative clinical trials. MUSC Health University Medical Center is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a high performing hospital for cancer care and has been awarded with Magnet Recognition®, an acknowledgment of quality patient care, nursing excellence, and innovations in professional nursing practice.

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Research drives cures

Our researchers, scientists, and clinicians collaborate to make innovative discoveries that advance cancer care forward.

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Surviving Lung Cancer

Faith and positivity - those are the things that have kept Cynthia Waddy going through the ups and downs of lung cancer treatment.

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Lung Cancer Screening

Not enough people are aware of lung cancer screening, even though the test can find early-stage, treatable cancer, Hollings researchers find.

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Quitting Smoking after Cancer

Quitting smoking soon after a cancer diagnosis adds an average of two years to a patient's life, a new study finds.

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Catalyst Award

The American Cancer Society awarded Hollings researcher David Long, Ph.D., a Catalyst grant to study how two proteins' interaction affects genomic instability.

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Tackling Cancer Resistance

Anti-malarial drug shows promise against cancer, but resistance often develops. A Hollings team found out how, setting stage for combination therapies.
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Lung Cancer

"If you have life, you have hope," explains lung cancer survivor Juan Ramonell.

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Honoring Kathy

Mourning the loss of their wife and mother to astrocytoma, the Kopniskys have donated to research on brain tumors and are sponsors of LOWVELO.

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Identifying Targets

A new study from MUSC Hollings Cancer Center shows how a receptor called PPAR δ helps disable the immune system so that T-cells can’t kill cancer cells.

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Called to Cancer Care

After twice surviving cancer, an internal medicine resident feels called to oncology.

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Why Choose Hollings

From cutting edge treatments and innovative clinical trials to leading experts and specialists in complex cancer cases, Hollings offers cancer treatment and care that can't be found anywhere else in South Carolina.

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“ Knowing you have cancer isn't as scary as having cancer but not knowing about it because you won't get screened. ”

Aleasa Barry, breast cancer survivor

Aleasa's story
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“ One in three rectal cancers are in people under the age of 55. Whether you choose colonoscopy or stool-based testing, colorectal cancer screening should start at age 45 for most people. ”

Dr. Thomas Curran, colorectal cancer surgeon

Screening guidelines
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“ Every year, HPV causes more than 30,000 cases of cancer in both men and women across the country. With the HPV vaccine, over 90% of those cases can be prevented. ”

Dr. Marvella Ford, associate director of population science and community outreach and engagement

HPV vaccination
Dr. Marvella Ford
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Finding tomorrow's cures

Clinical trials explore new ways to prevent and treat cancer. Participating in a study can give you access to treatments that might not be available elsewhere.

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Cancer Survivorship

Taking a holistic approach to care, Hollings is here to help you adapt to changes that occur both during and after cancer treatment.
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Prevention & Screenings

Learn about the factors that may increase your risk for developing cancer and active steps you can take to lower that risk.
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Community Outreach

Hollings aims to reduce the state’s cancer burden through quality care, research, education, and targeted prevention programs.

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Check out our upcoming community, development, and research events.

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