a cancer researcher speaks to a room full of people

SCOR Symposium

Ovarian cancer survivor, Carol Sullivan speaking as part of a panel at the Scor symposium

Every June we pause to acknowledge those who have lived through cancer, whether you are considered cancer-free, have “no evidence of disease,” or are living with advanced or metastatic cancer. The Survivorship and Cancer Outcomes Research (SCOR) Symposium brings together researchers, providers, survivors and caregivers to share updates on new research and survivorship care and inspiring stories from our survivors.

2025 SCOR Symposium

Save the date for our 2nd Annual Hollings SCOR Cancer Survivorship Symposium:

 

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The View at Morrison Yard 

Charleston, SC

 

Check back for registration and event details as they become available.

2024 SCOR Symposium

large group of attendees at the SCOR Symposium seated and standing with Charleston RiverDogs mascot lying in front of the group

We held our inaugural symposium in June 2024 at The Segra Club at Riley Park, home of the Charleston RiverDogs. In addition to the keynote speakers below, we had presentations from researchers at Hollings, the University of South Carolina, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, two panel discussions and an exhibitor session.

2024 Keynote Speakers

Frank J. Penedo, Ph.D., FABMR, FSBM

Center Associate Director, Population Sciences
Director, Cancer Survivorship and Supportive Care
Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
University of Miami

"Implementation of Patient-Reported Outcomes Assessment and Psychosocial Interventions in Cancer Survivorship Care"

Michelle Mollica, Ph.D., MPH, RN, OCN

Deputy Director, Office of Cancer Survivorship
National Cancer Institute

“Understanding and Addressing the Survivorship Needs of People Living with Advanced and Metastatic Cancers”

Ruth Sykora

Bladder Cancer Survivor
MUSC Hollings Cancer Center Patient

“Survivor Keynote”

2024 Photo Gallery

Dr. Evan Grayboyes speaking in front of a room full of people
Evan Graboyes, M.D., director of Survivorship and Cancer Outcomes Research, kicked off the day.
Dr. Michelle Mollica holds a microphone and speaks to room full of people at the Scor Symposium
Keynote speaker Michelle Mollica, Ph.D., spoke to attendees about addressing the survivorship needs of people living with advanced and metastatic cancers.
Dr. Katie Schmitt stands and holds a microphone to speak with three other panelists seated next to her at the Scor Symposium
Hollings physical therapist Katie Schmitt, PT, DPT, was part of a panel discussion and spoke about physical therapy for cancer survivors.
Ruth Sykora speaking as the patient keynote at the Scor Symposium
Ruth Sykora was the patient keynote, talking about her experience as a bladder cancer survivor.
Dr. Frank Penedo holds a microphone and speaks while standing among tables of people at the Scor Symposium
Keynote speaker Frank Penedo, Ph.D., spoke on the topics of patient-reported outcomes assessment and psychosocial interventions in cancer survivorship care.
large group of attendees at the SCOR Symposium seated and standing
The 2024 SCOR Symposium brought together more than 70 attendees from all areas of cancer survivorship.