In Every Issue: A Unique Case
When a veteran nurse didn’t fit the profile for cancer, she had to fight to be heard — leading to a rare and life-changing diagnosis. By Anne Toole Dr. Michelle Nelson has spent nearly three decades caring for others. As a nurse for 29 years, an adjunct professor at the Medical University of South Carolina … Read more
Kidney Donation in Charleston Perry Skoglund was diagnosed with kidney disease in his 20s, a time when the gravity of the news didn’t quite register. He’d had some other medical issues already – elevated blood pressure, a floating blind spot in one of his eyes – and the resulting string of doctor appointments eventually led … Read more
“You have cancer.” These three dreaded words are spoken to nearly 40% of Americans at some point in their lives, but they are never the words a parent wants to hear about their child. Torie Dingler was an otherwise healthy and active teenager when she began noticing discomfort in her upper arm. Looking back, she … Read more
With the recent return of the two astronauts who were stranded on the International Space Station for nine months, much of the media coverage has focused on the pair’s physical adjustment to Earth’s gravity. Space travelers often experience problems with their vestibular system, a sensory system within the ear and brain that helps a person … Read more
Neuroendocrine Cancer Survivor Story This neuroendocrine cancer survivor story highlights a rare NET case. Learn how this neuroendocrine cancer survivor story inspires others in Charleston. Explore local cancer support resources in Charleston Learn more at the Healing NET Foundation Skip to main content A Rare Diagnosis and a Long Journey For Charleston resident and cancer … Read more
In 2018, 5-year-old Lucas Doll began struggling with sleep disturbances and sudden onsets of vomiting that defied explanation. For a year-and-a-half, Lucas, along with his mother, Lina, visited numerous specialists, but none could provide a diagnosis. During this period of uncertainty, Lucas participated in a sleep study. It was here that a vigilant radiologist noticed … Read more