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.
Hollings Horizons is a publication of the Medical University of South Carolina Hollings Cancer Center.
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.
Art Therapy
All her life, Marie Doll has found art to be comforting and therapeutic.
Volunteer Spotlight
Amy Merritt is a full-time HR specialist who makes time to do pet therapy to cheer up patients and staff at Hollings Cancer Center.
Research Highlights
How Hollings researchers are changing what's possible for cancer treatment.
People, Places, Community
Important updates from Hollings Cancer Center Development.
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