MUSC Hollings Cancer Center

05/05/2026

There’s still time to be part of MUSC’s Day of Giving — but the clock is ticking! Give before midnight and help move critical work forward for patients, their families and our communities. Plus, we have received a challenge gift for Hollings! $5,000 will be unlocked when we hit 75 donors today!

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05/05/2026

There's still time to register for tomorrow's Linda Floyd Forum on Women's Cancers.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4dpd2mt

Plus, as an added bonus, one of our speakers, Jill Siegal Chalsty, will be giving away a free copy of her book to all attendees. Chalsty has devoted her life to the transformative power of education. As founder of Overcoming Obstacles, the nonprofit she launched in 1992, she pioneered life skills instruction that has now reached more than 180 million students worldwide. What began as a mission to help young people navigate life’s challenges has evolved into a global movement for youth empowerment.

Following the profound loss of her husband and her own battles with cancer, Chalsty embarked on a voyage of healing and reflection. That journey inspired her memoir, “Packets of Hope,” an exploration of resilience, love and finding meaning through service. She's also made her book available for free at paketsofhope.com.

05/05/2026

Make your MUSC Day gift and support the area closest to your heart — whether it’s advancing exceptional patient care or the education and discoveries that will shape the future of medicine. Every gift moves us forward.

Celebrate what you love about MUSC and help spread the word by sharing this post!

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05/05/2026

Because of you, MUSC Hollings Cancer Center continues to lead with innovation, create meaningful impact and extend its influence far beyond our hospital.

On MUSC Day, your gift can go even further with matches and challenges. Multiply your impact and join us in powering what’s next.

Learn more: MUSCDay.org

05/05/2026

Please join us for the 10th annual Linda Floyd Forum on Women’s Cancers.

This complimentary event brings women together for a fun afternoon to share, learn and engage with each other. MUSC Hollings Cancer Center physicians and scientists will discuss the latest in cancer research, prevention, and treatment.

Topics this year will include:
“Breast Cancer Updates and SCOR Survivorship Program for Adolescent Young Adults” with Andrea Abbott, M.D.
“Artificial Intelligence and Gynecologic Cancers: Where Do We Stand?” with David Mysona, M.D.
“Living Well After Cancer: Survivorship Care at MUSC” with Michelle Mollica, Ph.D., MPH, R.N., OCN
“Sun Protection in South Carolina: How to Avoid Needing to Meet Me” with Russell Jenkins, M.D., Ph.D.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to “shop for a cause" at a selection of pop-up shops. Each participating shop will donate a portion of its proceeds to lifesaving cancer research and care at Hollings.

Visit musc.ejoinme.org/floyd to register, and please invite your friends/family!

05/05/2026

It’s MUSC Day! Today, you have the chance to support the future of care at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center.

Every gift, big or small, makes an impact. Join us and be part of what comes next!

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05/04/2026

The impact of an oncology nurse goes far beyond treatment – it's in the quiet moments, the reassurance, and the support along the way.

This month, we're continuing to honor the incredible nurses of Hollings Cancer Center who were nominated by patients, families, and colleagues for the difference they've made.

Today, we're proud to recognize Sara Sneed, nominated by a patient who shared:

"Sara has always been so kind and caring. She has always gone above and beyond to communicate and answer any questions I have had. She even responds to my emails when she is out of the office on her day off. Sara embodies everything a nurse should be, especially an oncology nurse – when the patient is going through such a scary time.”

05/04/2026

Tomorrow is MUSC Day — and you don’t have to wait to get involved! Make your early gift today or sign up as an ambassador and help rally support for the cause that means the most to you.

At Hollings Cancer Center, we’re especially excited to support our new, state-of-the-art cancer hospital during this year’s Day of Giving. This facility will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient cancer care, along with essential support services all under one roof.

Learn more about MUSC Day: muscday.org

05/03/2026

New Hollings research showed that patients with genetic risk were 3x more likely to follow through on skin cancer screenings after visiting the center’s specialized Hereditary Cancer Clinic.

“That matters,” says lead researcher and MUSC Health dermatologist Dr. Graciela De Jesús, M.D. “Because we can’t find a cancer we’re not looking for.”

Read the full news story on our website:

Being seen at a specialized hereditary cancer clinic meant people at risk for melanoma and other skin cancers were more likely to get regular skin checks.

05/03/2026

We're proud to announce that Dr. Andrea Abbott has been named Medical Director of the Hollings Cancer Center Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) program. �The AYA program is a new initiative at Hollings designed to address the specific needs of teenagers and young adults, which differ from both pediatric and older adult oncology patients. This program focuses on patients aged 15-39, addressing unique challenges like fertility, education, and dating during treatment. Congratulations Dr. Abbott!

05/02/2026

“We support patients really well during treatment and provide lots of resources,” says Hollings' Dr. Michelle Mollica. “And then we sort of graduate them, they ring a bell and we expect them to go on after their cancer treatment is over like their life is back to normal, but it’s not.”

Dr. Mollica spoke to Smithsonian Magazine about some of the challenges that cancer survivors face.

Survivors have a heightened risk of developing cardiovascular disease, pain, insomnia, psychosocial distress and new cancers. Many, patient advocates say, are not receiving adequate long-term care

05/02/2026

Throughout May, in honor of Oncology Nursing Month, we're celebrating the incredible nurses of Hollings Cancer Center.

These nurses were nominated by the people who know their impact best: patients, families, and colleagues whose lives have been touched by their compassion, skill, and unwavering dedication.

All month long, we'll be sharing these well-deserved recognitions and the heartfelt words behind each nomination.

First up is Amy Tamblyn, who was nominated by a patient who shared:

"Amy was Dr. Chera’s nurse during my cancer treatment and radiation. She’s always so kind and helpful. She has a huge heart and a caring smile that makes everyone comfortable. She is just a very special person in exactly the right career.”