Immunotherapy at Hollings Cancer Center helped make it possible for Kerry Hardy (second from left) to be the best man at his son’s wedding.

Immunotherapy gives father the gift of being son’s best man

When the wedding day dawned cold and windy, best man Kerry Hardy was just happy to have made it. He wasn’t supposed to be alive. And when, just 15 minutes before the ceremony, the clouds parted and the strong winds settled, Hardy knew that wasn’t the only miracle.

A quick primer on the HPV vaccine

South Carolina needs “boots on the ground” to kick HPV

That’s what cancer prevention researcher Kathleen Cartmell, Ph.D., at Hollings Cancer Center wants everyone to know. She has made it her mission to educate people about the crisis in South Carolina, which ranks below the national average for boys and girls getting HPV vaccinations. At the same time, the state has some of the highest rates of cancer caused by HPV in the nation. With statistics like these, Cartmell has just one question to ask: If you could protect your child from HPV-associated cancer, wouldn’t you do it?

2018 will be Nelson's tenth year performing at the Charleston-based arts festival Piccolo Spoleto.

Actor, comedian puts cancer center stage at upcoming Piccolo Spoleto Festival

In his 10^th year performing at a premier Charleston arts festival, David Nelson plans to tackle a heavy subject: living with an advanced cancer diagnosis. And, believe it or not, he’ll do it through comedy. “Cancer is such a tense topic,” the 39-year-old performer said. “It’s just asking for release. It’s just asking for comedy. Comedy also is about human beings facing things they are unequipped to handle.”

Thank You!

Thank you to all who joined us during the third annual Floyd Forum, One-in-Three Afternoon Tea. We enjoyed a beautiful afternoon learning practical tips, such as the importance of an annual mammogram and a colonoscopy every 10 years. Special thanks to our speakers, sponsors and Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Floyd for making this event possible. We will see you next year!

Friday, June 22 at Harborside East and Saturday, June 23 at Patriots Point Link's Golf Course

Did you know that 36 people are diagnosed with sarcoma cancers each day? Join us June 22 and 23 for a lively party and golf tournament supporting research of this little-known cancer. Bid on auction items, enjoy great food, and celebrate amazing lives during this fun weekend!

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