Survivorship Clinical Care

At MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, we recognize that a diagnosis of cancer impacts every aspect of life. The transition from getting you healthy through active cancer treatment to keeping you healthy through post-treatment care 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.

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 and Wellness Promotion Services

As cancer survivors continue to live longer after their diagnosis, 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 and Integrative Medicine Services

Hollings’ complementary and integrative medicine services help support the patient’s well-being during their cancer journey and into survivorship. Used alongside standard medical care, these services combine therapies and lifestyle changes to treat the whole person.

 

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:

Breast Cancer

 

Gastrointestinal Cancer

Gynecologic Cancer

Head and Neck Cancer

Pediatric/AYA Cancer

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.

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