Few words inspire such fear in women as, “you have breast cancer.” Even with advances in modern medicine, about 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with this disease and […]
Oncology
A Breast Cancer Story – Amy Gesell
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, HealthLinks celebrates South Carolina women who beat breast cancer and are now thriving in their own unique ways. The celebration unfolds in an October […]
An Ovarian Cancer Story
Most people don’t live to see their legacy. However, some people get a peek, even if they don’t know it. Such was the case with Barbara Mowery. The mother, wife […]
Help from Family with a Cancer Diagnosis
According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, “The diagnosis of cancer is a family experience that changes the lives of all its members, bringing an immense amount of stress […]
Cancer during Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time when a woman takes extraordinary precautions to protect her body and that of her developing child. She willingly forgoes sushi, deli sandwiches, charcuterie and wine. She […]
Supporting Herself and Supporting Others – The Sundi Herring Story
Sundi Herring has spent years instilling hope in those bravely facing their cancer diagnosis, helping them find support and feel optimistic about the future. She never thought she’d one day […]
How to Cope Post-Cancer
“Even though my health keeps improving, and there’s a good chance that I’m cancer free, I still feel stalked, as if the cancer were perched on my shoulder like some […]
Early Lung Detection
Stuart Lane had been a heavy smoker for more than 40 years and knew that his lung cancer risk factor was high. Last year, he decided to take control of his […]
New Technology Can Detect & Prevent Liver Cancer
Early detection improves outcomes for cancer patients, and that is exactly what the researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina Hollings Cancer Center are working on for those with […]
Cancer Survivor Shares His Story
Victor Holland is a retired engineering project manager from Prosperity, South Carolina. He is also a determined optimist. Even when he has had to repeatedly do battle with that dreaded […]
Unique Ways to Raise Cancer Awareness
Fundraising for Cancer: Ain’t No Mountain High Enoughr Race for the Cure. Alex’s Lemonade Stand. Relay for Life. Those are just a handful of well-known campaigns raising money to help […]
Fighting Cancer with Integrative Medicine
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 […]