MUSC Hollings Cancer Center

At the forefront of cancer research, MUSC Hollings Cancer Center is one of 71 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.

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Risk Biomarkers

A Hollings researcher wants to ID risk biomarkers to enable doctors to stop a serious side effect of stem cell transplant before it happens.

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Marvelous Mermaids

A new water component of the Survivors' Fit Club for breast cancer survivors has one group of women calling themselves 'the mermaids.'

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Preventing Cancer's Return

An MUSC Hollings Cancer Center doctor is leading a national trial to test whether drugs used after large B-cell lymphoma returns could instead prevent relapse.

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HIPEC Hope

A specialized chemotherapy treatment allowed a retired art teacher to continue with her love of painting, despite a rare cancer diagnosis.

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CAR-T Therapy

CAR-T-cell therapy has given one lymphoma survivor another chance to see the world with his wife.

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Vax Van

MUSC initiative aims to increase human papillomavirus vaccination rates in underserved communities.

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Engaging Undergrads

A special course on topics in cancer research for undergraduates at SC State University culminated in a tour at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center.

Regulating Tobacco

How might allowing flavored e-cigarettes or banning menthol cigarettes affect people's tobacco use? The FDA wants a Hollings researcher to find out.

Parker's Warrior

He made a promise to his niece. He was going to ride 100 miles in LOWVELO and nothing was going to stop him.

I Choose Hollings

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

“ 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

“ 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

“ 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 sciences and cancer disparities

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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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