MUSC Hollings Cancer Center

02/10/2026

We're wrapping up Mental Wellness Month. As South Carolina continues to face shortages in mental health providers, especially in rural areas, health systems are turning to collaborative care models supported by telehealth to reach more patients. Collaborative care models offer a team-based approach that integrates behavioral health treatment into the primary care setting. Rather than referring patients elsewhere for mental health services, care is coordinated within the primary care office.

“Telehealth has been huge for us in that we are a very rural state,” said Dr. Andrew Alkis, Lead Physician of Behavioral Healthcare Integration Program at MUSC's Center for Telehealth.

Learn more:
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02/10/2026

Cold weather may make us crave sunshine – but it’s important to soak it up safely. ☀️

For National Cancer Prevention Month, Hollings is sharing tips to keep you safe outdoors. Most skin cancer diagnoses are due to sun exposure, but simple steps can reduce your risk.

The best way to protect yourself is by practicing sun safety:

-Limit time in the sun during the middle of the day.
-Use sunscreen year-round with an SPF of at least 30.
-Wear protective clothing when outdoors, such as sunglasses and hats.
-Check your skin often and schedule an annual skin exam.

Learn more about cancer prevention on our website: https://hollingscancercenter.musc.edu/

02/08/2026

He calls it a life changer. Matt Dellinger found a clinical trial at Hollings when he was out of options. This is his story...

02/07/2026

Nearly 4 in 10 cancer cases may be preventable through healthy habits and early detection.

During National Cancer Prevention Month, Hollings experts are sharing practical, evidence-based steps to lower your cancer risk – from staying up to date on screenings and vaccines to quitting to***co, reducing alcohol use, protecting your skin and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Small changes can make a big difference. Learn what you can do to protect your health.

🔗 Find more tips to lower your cancer risk and stay healthy longer:

In observance of National Cancer Prevention Month, experts at Hollings Cancer Center share information about reducing your risk of cancer.

02/06/2026

February is National Cancer Prevention Month! Let’s talk about the most common cancer in women: breast cancer.

While some risk factors – like genetics – are beyond our control, nearly 40% of cancer cases and 44% of cancer deaths are linked to modifiable lifestyle choices. Staying physically active and maintaining a healthy weight can help lower your risk for breast cancer and other cancers.

Getting regular mammograms is also critical. Screening allows doctors to catch cancer – often before symptoms appear – when we can have more success treating them. Mammograms can find breast cancer early, sometimes up to three years before it can be felt.

Learn more about getting a mammogram and schedule yours at https://muschealth.org/medical-services/radiology/mammograms

02/04/2026

On this World Cancer Day, a reminder that it takes a village to end cancer! Hospital staff, researchers, volunteers, patients and loved ones, fundraisers, donors and every single one of us. Make your annual screening appointments…early detection saves lives. Together we can!

02/04/2026

Take it from a doctor who treats people with head and neck cancer - prevention is so much better than treatment!

Dr. Dauren Adilbay talked to us about the HPV vaccine for National Cancer Prevention Month.

You can learn more about HPV vaccination on our website: https://hollingscancercenter.musc.edu/patient-care/prevention/hpv-vaccination

02/03/2026

What happens when everyday South Carolinians help shape cancer research?
It becomes more inclusive, more understandable and more impactful.

That’s the idea behind the new Community Scientist Program at Hollings, where teachers, survivors, advocates and others are working to bring community perspectives into cancer research.

By promoting clearer language, removing barriers to participation and centering community needs, the scientists are helping Hollings research better serve patients across the state.

The partnership is already influencing grant proposals, study design and results sharing – showing how trust and collaboration can strengthen science.

🔗 Learn about how community voices are making a difference:

A new community scientist program at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center is helping researchers to incorporate community perspectives into their work.

02/02/2026

Thank you to The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort for hosting the 18th Annual Gourmet & Grapes this past weekend!

This incredible event brought together local and national culinary talent alongside award‑winning wineries – all in support of raising funds for cancer research at Hollings Cancer Center.

Thanks to the generosity of our community, $1,650,683 was raised to support life‑saving research and patient programs. We are deeply grateful to everyone who attended, donated, sponsored, and staffed this unforgettable event (despite the record low temperatures and snow in the Lowcountry!)

01/31/2026

It’s Gourmet & Grapes weekend and our silent auction is open all day today at the link below. You can bid on luxury experiences, wine, gift certificates, art, shopping sprees, weekend getaways and resort vacations with all proceeds benefitting Hollings. 🍇

https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/adf3e41c-6644-41ea-a645-5f697a85bcf7/events/vevt:7d48a8ab-d73c-4874-9229-62157fbd5a2e/auctions/silent-auction

01/29/2026

What should breast cancer survivors know about heart health? Interventional cardiologist Dr. Arasi Maran talks to Bobbi Conner on this week's Health Focus.

Listen on your favorite SC Public Radio station or check out the website: https://www.southcarolinapublicradio.org/show/health-focus

01/28/2026

Is it possible to eliminate cervical cancer?

If we can increase HPV vaccination rates, improve screening rates and make sure that pre-cancers and cervical disease are treated in a timely fashion, then the answer is yes – but we're still a ways from that goal, according to a new paper from Hollings researcher Dr. Trisha Amboree.

A new study quantifies how close each state is to the goal of eliminating cervical cancer, defined as 4 or fewer cases per 100,000 women.