Survivorship Program

At MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, we recognize that a diagnosis of cancer impacts every aspect of life. The transition from active cancer treatment to post-treatment care – in other words, the transition from "getting healthy" to "staying healthy" – is critical to your long-term health.

While improvement in the rates of overall cancer survival is very encouraging, survivors may face physical, emotional, social, spiritual and financial challenges because of their diagnosis and treatment. Understanding the unique needs of cancer survivors and their caregivers, Hollings provides patient-centered clinical care and comprehensive support services informed by cutting-edge research through its Survivorship and Cancer Outcomes Research (SCOR) Initiative.

Because you matter

Our goal is to provide you with all the support you need so you can regain quality of life following cancer treatment. Our Survivorship Resource Guide features information on treatment side effects and services related to supportive care, health and wellness, survivorship clinics, support groups, and more.

Survivorship Resource Guide (PDF)

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Onco-Primary Care

Here at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, we understand your needs go beyond your cancer care. Just because you or your loved one has cancer doesn’t mean other medical concerns go away. During a patient’s cancer treatment, the primary care physician is an important resource for cancer and non-cancer-related illnesses, pre- and postoperative care, recognizing and managing care complications, and much more. That’s why we have a dedicated primary care physician right here in our cancer center. This service is available exclusively for our oncology patients who are newly diagnosed or undergoing treatment.

Onco-Primary Care

Supportive Care Services for Survivors

Following state-of-the-art cancer treatments, we assist patients and their caregivers in dealing with the physical, emotional, social, and financial aspects of cancer survivorship. As research progresses and suggests better ways of doing things, we adjust our treatments and services to make sure our survivors are continually getting the best care possible.

Financial Counseling

Genetic Counseling

Occupational Therapy

Palliative Care

Physical Therapy

Psycho-Oncology

Social Work

Health & Wellness Promotion Services

As cancer survivors continue to live longer after their diagnoses, there is a corresponding increased need to focus on lifestyle and health behaviors such as physical activity, nutrition, and smoking cessation. Through its variety of health and wellness promotion services, Hollings ensures that survivors receive the important lifestyle programs necessary to enhance health.

Breast Cancer Fight Back Club

Breast Cancer Survivors' Fit Club

Gynecologic Cancer Fierce Foundations Fit Club

Nutrition

Prostate Cancer Strength Camp

Tobacco Cessation

Complementary & Integrative Medicine Services

Hollings’ complementary and integrative medicine services help support the patient’s well-being during their cancer journey and into survivorship. This medicine integrates evidence-based natural healing methods with your contemporary medical therapy to maximize health and wellbeing. It focuses on healing relationships, lifestyle, and a holistic approach to healing.

Art Therapy

Spiritual Services

Pet Therapy

Yogic Breathing

Survivorship Clinics

Hollings' survivorship clinics provide comprehensive care to patients upon the completion of their cancer treatment.

Dedicated providers assess each patient individually utilizing a holistic approach in consideration of all treatments received, current health habits, as well as physical and emotional well-being. Focus is placed on any symptoms the patient may be experiencing while also providing education about potential late and long-term effects associated with treatment.

The Hollings survivorship team is dedicated to addressing all survivorship needs including cancer screenings, future health risks, as well as referrals to other supportive care services when necessary. Hollings’ collaborative care team approach allows for individualized cancer treatment summaries as well as thoughtful care plans for moving forward. We currently have survivorship clinics for the following cancers. Talk with your doctor for more details or call 843-792-9300 to schedule an appointment.

Breast Cancer.
Gastrointestinal Cancer.
Gynecologic Cancer.
Head & Neck Cancer.
Pediatric.
Radiation Therapy.

Support Groups

Often the greatest comfort can be found in community – talking with others who are going through a similar situation. Hollings keeps an updated list of support groups that provide opportunities for connecting with others. Meeting times and locations are subject to change – please reach out to the support group directly to confirm these details.