Changing the narrative

Prostate cancer survivor Larry Ferguson shares his story to encourage other men to know their options and stop suffering in silence.

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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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Cancer Robotic Surgery

Doctors with MUSC Hollings Cancer Center are the first in South Carolina to perform head and neck cancer surgery with the single port da Vinci SP.

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Improving CAR-T

Scientists at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center think it's possible that CAR-T-cell therapy could be performed without lymphodepleting chemotherapy beforehand.

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Retiree Fundraising Team

The average age of this LOWVELO fundraising team? Somewhere between 80 and 90. Residents of South Bay at Mount Pleasant are walking and swimming for a cause.

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Interdisciplinary Innovation

Three Hollings members – an M.D., a D.D.S. and a Ph.D. – are pooling their expertise to develop a personalized vaccine to prevent oral cancer from returning.

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Community Research

Local doctors combine community cancer care with access to research through Hollings NCORP-MU.
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Cannabis Usage

Surveys at 12 cancer centers across the U.S. looked at cannabis usage among cancer patients.

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Cancer and HIV

As people with HIV live longer, they are more likely to get cancers that come with age but HIV might complicate treatment.

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Sweet New Biomarker

A new method to study changes in sugars coating immune cells could potentially identify novel biomarkers and detect cancer earlier.
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High School Researchers

Students from four Charleston County high schools spent their summer learning how to research in labs at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center.

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I Choose Hollings

Hear from some of our patients about their treatment experience and why they choose Hollings for their cancer care.

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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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