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CCO Oncology PodcastBTK Inhibitors in CLL: Key Clinical Updates From ASCO & EHA 2025In this episode, James Davis, PharmD, BCOP and Victoria Nachar, PharmD, BCOP summarize the latest key clinical updates on BTK inhibitors in CLL based on data recently presented at the annual ASCO and EHA meetings, including:The randomized phase III FLAIR trialThe randomized phase III SEQUOIA trialThe randomized phase III BRUIN CLL-321 trial Presenters:James Davis, PharmD, BCOPClinical Pharmacy Specialist, Malignant HematologyMUSC Hollings Cancer CenterAssistant ProfessorMUSC College of PharmacyCharleston, South CarolinaVictoria Nachar, PharmD, BCOPClinical Pharmacist Specialist, HematologyUniversity o...2025-07-2321 min
Morning, Y'all!Morning, Y'all! July 22, 2025Today's top headlines:
Charleston County to move forward with iconic East Bay Street sidewalk project
Isle of Palms considers study to improve traffic on island and connector
Norfolk Southern to close North Charleston rail crossing for maintenance
Another $200M to pay for bridge fixes across South Carolina
No arrests confirmed in North Charleston triple shooting
Police arrest 5 in North Charleston hotel, motel sweep
‘This is uncalled for’: Service dog hit by vehicle after police encounter
MUSC Hollings Cancer Center to expand key programs with...2025-07-2214 min
Taking the Pulse: a Health Care PodcastEpisode 230: Innovations in Cancer Treatment with Dr. Ray DuBois of MUSC Hollings CenterRecorded at SCbio’s 2025 annual conference, Heather and Lauren welcome Dr. Ray DuBois, a physician and researcher who has dedicated his life to cancer research and patient-centered care. Dr. DuBois, Director of MUSC’s Hollings Cancer Center, shares groundbreaking insights into developing cancer drugs and therapies, including how CAR-T cell therapy is killing chemo-resistant cancers, his research on the role of inflammation in the progression of colon cancer, and more. Listen now!2025-04-1012 min
Everybody Leads with Tim LupinacciJon Olson – Senior Vice President, General Counsel, & Corporate Secretary, BlackbaudThis week on the Everybody Leads podcast, Tim Lupinacci welcomes Jon Olson, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, & Corporate Secretary at Blackbaud, a leading provider of software services for the social good sector. Jon oversees a diverse portfolio of legal matters, including litigation, intellectual property, and privacy, while managing a 40-person team and a $50M annual spend for Corporate Real Estate and Procurement. He is passionate about sustainability, employee engagement, and business technology innovation and has received many accolades. Jon is a member of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Hollings Cancer Center Citizens Advisory Council and serves on...2025-02-1249 min
The Breast Cancer PodcastArtificial Intelligence and at High Risk for breast cancer: A conversation with Dr. Kevin HughesIn this episode, Dr. Mark Cripe and I are joined by Dr. Kevin Hughes, the Director of Cancer Genetics at the Hollings Cancer Center and the McKoy Rose, Jr., M.D. Endowed Chair in Surgical Oncology in the College of Medicine at MUSC. Dr Hughes is recognized nationally and internationally for his expertise in breast cancer, breast disease management, genetic testing and the identification and management of patients with hereditary breast cancer risk. His research focuses on developing tools that make cancer genetic testing simple, safe, and efficient.https://hollingscancercenter.musc.edu/patient-care/genetic-counseling-and-hereditary-cancer/hereditary-cancer-clinich...2025-02-0341 min
Advance with MUSC HealthNavigating Breast Cancer with Dr. Steven AkmanDr. Steve Akman has spent more than four decades in the field of hematology-oncology, helping hundreds of women facing a breast cancer diagnosis. In this episode, he talks about the importance of breast cancer screening, how to assess your breast cancer risk, and current approaches to breast cancer treatment. Splitting his time between MUSC Hollings Cancer Center and more rural clinics within the system, Dr. Akman also shares how MUSC Health is helping bring healthcare excellence to the furthest reaches of the state.2024-10-2218 min
Inside Cancer CareersMaking an Impact Through Collaboration and Community EngagementIn this episode of Inside Cancer Careers, we hear from Dr. Ray DuBois, Director of the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, Associate Provost for Cancer Programs at MUSC, and Executive Chair of the Mark Foundation for Cancer Research along with Dr. Marvella Ford, Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences at MUSC and Associate Director of Hollings Cancer Center for Population Sciences and Community Outreach and Engagement. Dr. DuBois and Dr. Ford discuss the community outreach and engagement work of the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, emphasizing the importance of collaborating with community organizations and Historically Black Colleges...2024-06-2056 min
Science Never SleepsGenetics and Cancer ResearchWe inherit lots of things through our families. Sometimes they’re visible, like the color of our eyes or hair, and other things might not be so apparent, like how you react to caffeine or how athletic you are. These traits come from genes passed to us from our parents – we inherit two copies of each gene, one from each parent, and they act as the blueprints for our bodies. The genes we inherit can also raise our risk for some kinds of cancer. All cancers are caused by mutations in our cells, and most of the time...2024-06-1428 minAdvance with MUSC HealthBreast Cancer Surgery Options with Andrea Abbott, MD, MSCRBreast cancer survival rates are higher than they’ve ever been. For patients requiring surgery, high-quality breast reconstruction that is both aesthetic and safe can be crucial to long-term well-being. Advances in technology and surgical techniques at MUSC are leading to more natural options for reconstruction, allowing women to look and feel more like themselves following surgery. Joining the show is Dr. Andrea Abbott, a surgical oncologist at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center. She specializes in advanced surgical techniques for breast cancer patients that improve cosmetic outcomes without compromising care. 2024-04-1621 minAdvance with MUSC HealthColorectal Cancer Screening in Younger Adults with Maggie Westfal, MDColorectal cancer is one of the deadliest cancers in the world. While older Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer, it has been on the rise in people under the age of 50 in recent decades. In this episode, Dr. Maggie Westfal discusses details on new screening recommendations aimed to catch the disease in younger people. Dr. Maggie Westfal is a MUSC Health colon and rectal surgeon and a member of the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center. 2024-03-2914 minAdvance with MUSC HealthAdvancements in Breast Cancer Care with Abi Siva, MDMore women are surviving breast cancer than ever before yet, the statistic remains that breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women. In this episode, Dr. Abi Siva, a MUSC Health breast oncologist, explains the latest offerings in treatment and early detection from MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, that are helping more women live longer, healthier lives after a breast cancer diagnosis. 2024-03-0517 minAdvance with MUSC HealthImproving Survival Rates for Pancreatic Cancer with William Hawkins, MDPancreatic cancer is among the deadliest of cancers. But in the last few decades, far more people are surviving this disease. In this episode, William Hawkins, MD, a surgical oncologist at MUSC Health, explains why pancreatic cancer is so difficult to treat while also providing hope for those who may be undergoing treatment. Hawkins also highlights the role of cancer research in saving lives, including cutting-edge therapies being developed at MUSC Health. As the new Deputy Director of MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, Hawkins aims to bring more research developments to patients through translational science and clinical trials.2024-02-2719 minAdvance with MUSC HealthAdvancements in Surgical Oncology with Kevin Roggin, MDAn innovator and expert in both robotic surgery and general surgical education, Kevin Roggin, MD, was recently appointed Chief of Surgical Oncology at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center. He brings more than 20 years of experience in surgical oncology to his new role. Roggin shares his vision for the division, his views on patient-centered care in surgical oncology, and how robotics may enhance many complex surgical oncology procedures. 2024-02-0719 minAdvance with MUSC HealthExpanding Precision Oncology with Thai Ho, MD, PhDMUSC Hollings Cancer Center is establishing a new precision oncology program and a precision oncology tumor board that will improve cancer care across South Carolina. Thai Ho, MD, PhD is leading this effort and in this episode shares insight into precision oncology offerings at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, the precision oncology tumor board, as well as his expertise in treating and studying kidney cancer.2023-12-0714 min
The Great Girlfriends™️ ShowDispelling Myths About HPV and Cervical CancerThis episode was brought to you in partnership with HealthyWomen with support from Merck.We’ve partnered with HealthyWomen to debunk the myths and confusion surrounding HPV and cervical cancer. In our episode today, we dive into the basics of HPV and cervical cancer, their interwoven connection, common myths and the importance of vaccines and screening. Listen in as our guests, Dr. Pierce and Tamika Felder, share their insights as advocates in the fieldListen and Learn:What is HPV and how does it relate to cervical cancer?What are the symptoms of HPV that women and me...2023-11-2443 min
Innovatively SpeakingTransforming Cancer Care: The Hollings Cancer CenterIn this episode, Chief Innovation Officer Jesse Goodwin, Ph.D., engages in an insightful conversation with Ray DuBois, M.D., Ph.D., Director of the Hollings Cancer Center at MUSC. Together, they explore upcoming advancements that hold the potential to revolutionize the way we understand and combat cancer including an overview of the the world of cancer research, the development of cutting-edge cancer vaccines and the integration of artificial intelligence in genetic coding. DuBois, a distinguished figure in the field, provides valuable insights into the latest breakthroughs and emerging trends that are shaping the landscape of oncology. 2023-10-2432 min
Let's talk e-cigarettesMay 2023 Matthew CarpenterJamie Hartmann-Boyce and Nicola Lindson discuss emerging evidence in e-cigarette research and interview Professor Matthew Carpenter, Medical University of South Carolina, USA. Jamie Hartmann-Boyce and Nicola Lindson discuss emerging evidence in e-cigarette research and interview Professor Matthew Carpenter. This podcast is a companion to the electronic cigarettes Cochrane living systematic review and shares the evidence from the monthly searches.
In the May 2023 episode Jamie Hartmann-Boyce talks with Professor Matthew Carpenter from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston SC, and co-leader of the Cancer Control Program within MUSC Hollings Cancer Center. Matthew Carpenter's primary research interests relate to...2023-05-2416 minInnovatively SpeakingImproving Diversity in Clinical TrialsJoining Jesse and Kevin in the MUSC podcast studio is, Marvella Ford, Ph.D., the Associate Director of Population Sciences and Cancer Disparities at the Hollings Cancer Center at MUSC.Dr. Ford’s research into health disparities highlights the importance of including diverse populations in cancer research and the impact of lifestyle on breast cancer risk. Listen in as she outlines how far we’ve come in minority health screenings, confronting the atrocities of the Tuskegee study and going with an earnest heart into communities to improve participation in clinical trials.00:00 The Start01:53 Dr...2023-01-1836 minAdvance with MUSC HealthHead and Neck Cancer Care with Evan Graboyes, MDThere are many new treatments for head and neck cancers, yet survival outcomes are poor, especially among Black Americans. In this episode, Dr. Evan Graboyes, a head and neck oncologic surgeon and director of survivorship and cancer outcomes research at the MUSC Health’s Hollings Cancer Center, shares how a team of specialists are trying to catch this cancer earlier and offer more cutting edge treatments for patients.2022-08-0918 min
MUSC Hollings Cancer Center Cancer ChatCancer Chat: Cancer SurvivorshipYou've beat cancer what's next ? For many surviving the battle is just the beginning of their journey. Dr. Evan Graboyes and Dr. Katie Schmitt sit down with Hollings Director Dr. Ray DuBois to discuss the many programs and aid that is offered to cancer survivors.2022-07-2622 minMUSC Hollings Cancer Center Cancer ChatCancer Chat: MelanomaPatient Tim Buikema shares his amazing story.2022-07-0717 min
Pleural Space | Conversations in Lung CancerLung Cancer Screening and the Veteran Experience: Past, Present, and FutureDr. Nichole Tanner, nurse practitioner Shannon Magee, and experienced patient advocate Jim Pantelas discuss the unique challenges of treating lung cancer through the Veterans Administration (VA) hospital system, and the support provided to veterans pre- and post-diagnosis.
Nichole Tripician Tanner, MD, MSCR, is a pulmonologist at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina, with a joint appointment as a Professor of Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). Dr. Tanner has led the lung screening program at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center since 2013, as well as the lung screening...2022-01-0419 min
MUSC Hollings Cancer Center Cancer ChatCan Cancer Be Cured?Can cancer be cured is the question MUSC Hollings Cancer Center director Dr. Raymond N. DuBois and Hollings cancer researcher Dr. David Guttridge dive into in this episode of Cancer chat.2021-12-1549 min
Speaking Of Show & Making Healthcare Work for YouDiscovery of Covid Biomarker, & How Lipidomics Research Could Shape Medicine: Interview with Dr. Besim Ogretmen, Med. Univ. of S.CDr. Besim Ogretmen of the Medical University of South Carolina recently discovered a Covid Biomarker through lipid research.
Dr. Ogretmen and his team typically focuses on cancer research, but they pivoted their efforts during the pandemic.
They discovered that a person’s level of lipid biomarker sphingosine had more than a 90% accuracy rate of determining if the person would have an asymptomatic or symptomatic case of covid-19.
He says the studies might also be useful to predict people who would still get covid-19 symptoms after vaccination with antibody...2021-11-1924 min
Mind Your Body & Soul: The Healthy PodcastTune Up With Your Colorectal Screening | FAMU Tune Up ProgramColorectal screening should begin at age 45 for individuals of average risk. In some cases, individuals should begin screening earlier if they have certain risk factors for colorectal cancer, including tobacco use, alcohol use, obesity and diabetes. Screening should also begin earlier for individuals at an increased risk of developing colon cancer, including African Americans, those with a history of inflammatory bowel disease, specific genetic syndromes, history of radiation therapy to the stomach or pelvis, and those with a family history of polyps or colon cancer. Several methods are available for colorectal cancer screening and a decision on the best appr...2021-11-171h 17
Let's Talk with Carolyn MurrayLet’s Talk with Dr. Marvella FordDr. Ford is Associate Director of Population Sciences and Cancer Disparities at the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center and the SmartState endowed chair in prostate cancer disparities for South Carolina State University. In this episode, Dr. Ford describes her experiences as a breast cancer patient not once but twice.2021-10-3117 minAdvance with MUSC HealthMUSC Hollings Cancer Center Mobile Mammography Program with Tonya Perkins, MSN and Kevin Hughes, MDBreast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer among women in South Carolina and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reports it's the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in the state. The MUSC Hollings Cancer Center is trying to make it easier for women to receive mammograms by driving a mobile health unit to counties across the state, inviting women to step aboard the mobile health unit and receive a mammogram.Kevin Hughes, MD, Director of Cancer Genetics and the McCoy Rose Professor of Surgery at MUSC Health explains the importance of...2021-10-1913 min
MUSC Hollings Cancer Center Cancer ChatSurviving Breast CancerDid you know that researchers estimate that over 284,000 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in 2021?Join MUSC Hollings Cancer Center director Dr. Raymond N. DuBois, Dr. Andrea Abbott, a Hollings cancer researcher, and special guest LaToya Wilson, breast cancer patient, for a cancer chat about treating, coping with and surviving breast cancer.2021-10-1423 min
MUSC Hollings Cancer Center Cancer ChatLet's Talk About GenesMUSC Hollings Cancer Center Melanoma and Advanced Skin Cancer Program medical director Dr. Andrea Abbott opens up the conversation about the connection between genetics and cancer with Hollings genetic counselors Libby Malphrus and Charly Harris. Enjoy the chat!2021-09-2847 min
MUSC Hollings Cancer Center Cancer ChatWhat's My AGE?MUSC Hollings Cancer Center director Dr. Raymond N. DuBois sits down with cancer researcher Dr. David Turner as they discuss what AGEs (advanced glycation end products) are and what they mean for your long-term health.2021-09-0721 min
MUSC Hollings Cancer Center Cancer ChatLOWVELO: A Destination RideHollings Cancer Center director Dr. Ray DuBois gears up for a chat about the upcoming LOWVELO bike ride benefiting cancer research at Hollings with cancer researcher Dr. Gerard Silvestri and LOWVELO event manager Rachel Haynie. Enjoy the chat.2021-08-1921 min
MUSC Hollings Cancer Center Cancer ChatEveryday EverestToday we chat with Mount Everest climber Cokie Cox to talk about her recent summit of the mountain and how she uses her Everyday Everest foundation to raise money for cancer treatment and awareness at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center. Enjoy the chat!2021-08-1639 min
MUSC Hollings Cancer Center Cancer ChatLook at My SkinProfessional golfer Hugh Royer joins MUSC Hollings Cancer Center skin cancer expert Dr. Andrea Abbott as they chat about Hugh’s diagnosis, treatment and important skin cancer prevention tips. Enjoy the chat!2021-07-2138 min
MUSC Hollings Cancer Center Cancer ChatI Will Survive (Part 2)In this second of a two-part Cancer Chat survivorship series, Charleston resident Liza Patterson dives deeper into post-cancer mental health struggles, what it means to be a survivor, and Dr. Balliet chats through important MUSC resources available to cancer survivors. Enjoy the chat!2021-06-2218 min
MUSC Hollings Cancer Center Cancer ChatI Will Survive (Part 1)In this first of a two-part Cancer Chat survivorship series, we listen to MUSC psychologist Dr. Wendy Balliet chat with Charleston resident Liza Patterson about how she handled her fight with Lymphoma and mental health, all while being a new mom. Enjoy the chat!2021-06-1026 min
MUSC Hollings Cancer Center Cancer ChatLet the People Say AMEN!Join MUSC Hollings Cancer Center director Dr. Raymond N. DuBois as he talks about cancer disparities, the AMEN project, and prostate cancer research with Hollings Cancer Center associate director for population science and cancer disparities, Dr. Marvela Ford. Enjoy the chat!2021-06-0330 min
MUSC Hollings Cancer Center Cancer ChatThe Fit SurvivorBreast cancer survivor Leslie Demark talks about her journey to beat breast cancer and how the MUSC Wellness Breast Cancer Survivors Fit Club changed her perspective on life. Enjoy the chat!2021-04-2146 min
The Perfect Day PodcastEveryday Everest with Cokie Berenyi and Mary DelaneyIn a special edition of the #PerfectDay Podcast, the tables turn as I am interviewed, joined by Mary Delaney, Associate Director of Development - Hollings Cancer Center at Medical University of South Carolina, as we share about a cause very dear to my heart. I'm on a mission to climb Everest and raise $1,000,000 to fund a new mobile health unit for MUSC Hollings Cancer Center and provide increased access to treatment throughout the state of SC through outreach, education, and screenings. Tune in to hear more about everydayeverest.org and learn how you can partner with me in...2019-10-2931 min