Articles about Oncology
Fundraising for Cancer: Ain’t No Mountain High Enough Race for the Cure. Alex’s Lemonade Stand. Relay for Life. Those are just a handful of well-known campaigns raising money to help those affected by cancer through research funding, supporting survivors and more. Other options like GoFundMe and CaringBridge allow supporters of those with cancer a chance … Read more
When we think of the word “integrating,” we think of it as complementary or “combining” multiple things. What comes to mind is integrating multiple options in conjunction with other, perhaps main, options. So when we think of integrative medicine for cancer treatment, we are actually talking about all of the complementary therapies that can be … Read more
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