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Charleston, Orangeburg
and surrounding areas
Florence, Marion
and Williamsburg County
Lancaster, Indian Land,
and surrounding areas
For lung cancer — early detection is everything.
While lung cancer is among the most common cancers in the United States, screenings can sometimes find cancer early, when it’s small, hasn’t spread, and might be easier to treat. That’s why it’s so important to get screened to determine if you’re at risk*. You should consider getting screened for lung cancer if you have all three of these risk factors:
- 50 to 80 years old (up to 77 years old for Medicare coverage) and
- Have a 20 pack-year history of smoking (this means one pack a day for 20 years, two packs a day for ten years, etc.) and
- Are a current smoker, or have quit within the last 15 years
*Not everyone who meets the initial criteria will be eligible for screening. Our team will work with you to weigh the benefits of screening and help determine if screening is right for you.
An entire team dedicated to you through your care journey.
At MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, we know that during an uncertain time, that’s when support is most needed. MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, an NCI-designated national leader in cancer care, has a team of Lung and Thoracic cancer experts offering the newest innovative treatments available for your care.
Our multidisciplinary team approach allows our specialists, including a dedicated primary care physician, to focus on caring for the whole you, from pre-screening shared decision making to recovery.
Our commitment to excellence extends beyond patient care to cancer research and clinical trials. As an NCI-designated cancer center, we are leaders in cancer research and discovering new treatments for patients in South Carolina and beyond.
Interested in a clinical trial? Ask your provider about the options for you and your journey.
Leading the way in lung and thoracic cancer care.
As the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center, MUSC Hollings Cancer Center offers access to the latest technologies, innovations and clinical trials. MUSC Health University Medical Center was also awarded U.S. News and World Report’s High Performing Hospital for Cancer in 2025-26.
Offering a full range of diagnostic and treatments.
The Lung and Thoracic Cancer Care Team at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center are at the forefront of innovation in cancer technologies and will work with you to explain your options and the best path of treatment for you.
Our experts specialize in identifying and treating a variety of lung and thoracic cancers:
- Non-small cell lung cancer (85% of lung cancer diagnoses)
- Small cell lung cancer
- Thymus cancer, which forms in the thymus gland, where T-cells mature
- Esophageal cancer and Barrett’s esophagus
- Chest wall and mediastinal tumors
- Pleural cancers like mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer that affects the tissues lining your chest
Want to stop smoking?
No matter what your age or how long you have smoked, giving up cigarettes is key to a longer life. If you smoke and want to stop, we offer a program that guides you through the steps and challenges. Our comprehensive Tobacco Treatment Program at Hollings utilizes clinical teams of providers, researchers, and counselors to provide cessation support.
Screenings give you knowledge. MUSC Hollings Cancer Center gives you peace of mind. Give us a call today.