Articles about Oncology
It was supposed to be a routine visit with her new gynecologist. After moving from Florence to Bonneau, Carol Barlet simply needed a prescription refilled and the accompanying annual checkup, which, of course, is normal with a new doctor. But the appointment quickly turned shocking for Barlet when Christine Hunter, M.D., OB/GYN at Lowcountry Women’s … Read more
By Anne Toole It’s hard to imagine that much good can stem from devastating events, but, when the Hope Lodge celebrated 50 years of serving cancer patients this past August, it was evident that greater things can emerge from the darkness. Today, cancer patients who live far from the hospital can call the upscale series … Read more
Lymphoma is a cancer of the cells of the lymphatic system, a major component of the immune system that protects us from infections and the “outside world.” Dr. Charles Holladay, a hematology and oncology specialist at Charleston Oncology, said lymphomas are relatively uncommon, making up approximately 4% of all cancer diagnoses. He pointed out, however, … Read more
Meet John Bratton Fennell, an experienced long-distance runner who is currently engaged in the most hazardous race of his life. While this is neither a contest nor a route he would have willingly chosen, Fennell has accepted the challenge and is determined to finish well. His earlier experiences running in the Boston, Chicago and New … Read more
“Cancer hasn’t stopped. So neither have we.” That’s the message the American Cancer Society has adopted in the midst of the coronavirus crisis. It’s a message they believe cancer patients need to hear as they struggle with their compromised immune systems and the ever-growing list of questions regarding their vulnerability. “They were already struggling personally … Read more
Overshadowed by cancers of the lung, breast and pancreas, kidney cancer often flies under the radar. Nonetheless, nationally it is seventh on the top 10 cancers ranked by new cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although nephrologists are the kidney specialists, when cancer is suspected, a patient is most likely to … Read more