Outstanding performance

Hollings has received the renewal of its five-year National Cancer Institute Cancer Center Support Grant, earning its best score ever in the process.

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MUSC students trailblazing a path for occupational therapists in oncology

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Three MUSC occupational therapy students have noticed a gap in oncology care that OT can fill, and they’re passionately pursuing solutions with their capstone projects.

“A lot of patients don’t realize that there are ways to manage their symptoms through occupational therapy. And they don’t know to ask for it,” said OT student Maddie Gies.

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Relative Risks

Is there a role for e-cigarettes among adults who have not been able to stop using combustible cigarettes after using FDA-approved medication?
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Neuro Oncology

Working with people with brain tumors brings great satisfaction to South Carolina's only neuro-oncologists.

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Utilizing Libraries

Two MUSC researchers think that community libraries could hold the potential to improve head and neck cancer awareness.

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Survivorship Symposium

South Carolinians interested in cancer survivorship - as providers, researchers, caregivers or survivors - are invited to the first SCOR symposium in June.

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Meningioma Research

Meningioma doesn't attract as much research as other types of brain tumors. But Dr. Ben Strickland believes his patients deserve more options.

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PurpleStride

The annual PurpleStride walk raises money for pancreatic cancer research at Hollings Cancer Center.
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Gauging Fatigue

Parents and providers often underestimate the fatigue that pediatric cancer patients are experiencing. An OT student created a coloring book to help.

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ASPO Award

A tobacco researcher at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center was honored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology for his work.
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Record-breaking LOWVELO

LOWELO23 had more riders, volunteers and dollars raised than any ride in its five-year history.
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“ What’s great is now everyone can get it. Anyone can prescribe it. They don’t have to travel somewhere to get this medication. It really is a huge help for our families and kids. ”

Dr. Jacqueline Kraveka, pediatric cancer researcher

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An ovarian cancer diagnosis was the last thing that Carol Sullivan expected. But with support from friends and family and her care team at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, she's successfully come through treatment. Watch her inspiring story below.

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