Hollings Horizons Winter 2019

Hollings Horizons is a publication of the Medical University of South Carolina Hollings Cancer Center.

The Importance of Awareness

Challenge and Growth

In 2015, Hyams noticed a weird lump on the side of his throat. The diagnosis was an HPV-related throat cancer.

Julian Smith enjoys the pier at his home

Glioblastoma Research

Father of the Bridge Run

Longtime MUSC employee Julian Smith is fighting back with a new fund.

Why Clinical Trials Matter

Defining Moments

How a clinical trial bought Kerry Hardy time so that he could be best man at his son’s wedding.

Adding Moments

Journey of a Lifetime

Cancer becomes a springboard for Cynthia Hall to embrace emotional and physical milestones

Behind the Scenes

Dr. Gustavo Leone

Explore how past adventures have influenced Dr. Leone's role as director of Hollings Cancer Center.

Head & Neck Cancer

Q&A with Dr. Terry Day

Dr. Terry Day explores why the incidence of head and neck cancers is rising and what people should know.

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Highlights

Blood Marrow Transplant Program Named Team of the Year

The national award was presented at Press Ganey’s 2018 National Client Conference in Orlando, Florida.

Tobacco Cessation

Quitting smoking or tobacco use is one of the most beneficial things you can do to prevent cancer and help improve treatment outcomes if you have cancer.

Cancer Care Rankings

Hollings celebrates MUSC Health ranking 24th in Cancer Care by U.S. News and World Report.

Hughes-Halbert Honored

Researcher Chanita Hughes-Halbert, Ph.D., delivered the 2018 American Association for Cancer Research Distinguished Lecture on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities.

Boots On The Ground

Quitting smoking or tobacco use is one of the most beneficial things you can do to prevent cancer and help improve treatment outcomes if you have cancer.

Hidden Scar Breast Cancer Surgery

Surgery allows surgeons to remove the cancerous tissue while preserving the natural shape of the breast and reducing visible scarring.

Second Opinions

Study shows the value of breast cancer patients seeking second opinions.

Survivors’ Fit Club

10-week program for breast cancer survivors focuses on exercise, nutrition and emotional wellness.

Headlines

Unleashing the Immune System to Target Cancer

Colleagues John Wrangle, M.D., and Mark Rubinstein, Ph.D., have been working closely on a clinical trial that has now progressed to phase 2b.

QA - Dr. Denis Guttridge

Denis Guttridge, Ph.D., is working for a brighter future for kids and adults.

MUSC/Clemson Partnership

Hollings Cancer Center and Clemson University partnered in 2016 to expand mobile screening services to 27 counties throughout the state.

Spiritual Connections

A long-term partnership will have a special emphasis on better equipping the medically underserved population of the state with improved education, health and resources.