MUSC Hollings Cancer Center

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

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.

Research Programs

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Latest News

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Jaw in a Day

A complicated, multidisciplinary surgery allowed a cancer survivor to leave the operating room with a full set of teeth.

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Helping Others

When kidney cancer survivor JJ Messervy talked to a fellow patient in the waiting room, he knew he wanted to raise money for the Hollings patient support fund.

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Pancreatic Cancer

On World Pancreatic Cancer Day, researchers and survivors gathered to share progress in the fight against pancreatic cancer.

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Breathing Room

MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researchers found that loosening up a CAR's grip on its Treg improved its function.

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ACS Grant

MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researcher Dr. Natalie Saini was awarded a Research Scholar Grant by the American Cancer Society.

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HPV Vaccine Success

Cervical cancer deaths in women under 25, who were tweens when the HPV vaccine was introduced, have plunged, Hollings researchers show.

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Tregs to the Rescue

New research shows how Tregs could transform care for type 1 diabetes and eventually cancer and autoimmune diseases.

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Golgi Stress

New research at Hollings shows how the Golgi body, an organelle within cells, could be a biomarker for T-cell tumor-fighting activity.

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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.

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.

“ 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

“ 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

“ 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

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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.

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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