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Cancer Care + Cancer Research

Alzheimer's protein holds clues for fighting cancer

At first glance, Alzheimer’s disease and cancer have little in common. One erodes memory, while the other consumes the body. Yet researchers at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center have discovered an unexpected link connecting the two.

Their new study, published in Cancer Research, reveals how a protein tied to Alzheimer’s disease also strengthens the immune system, offering insights that could inspire innovative treatments for cancer, aging and neurodegenerative diseases.

Giving Impact + Volunteering

Meet Jessica Williford: Advisory board member and champion for MUSC Children’s Hospital giving

Global education in perfusion: MUSC Extracorporeal Science Program

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Podcasts

The Learning Curve

Ep 16 Kasey Larson

The Learning Curve + Innovation

Ep 15 Amy Smith

Science Never Sleeps + Palliative Care

Improving Quality of Life through Palliative Care

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Events

PALS Provider Course (day 1)

Thursday, Nov. 20

In Our DNA SC - Downtown Charleston Event

Thursday, Nov. 20

LLS Blood Cancer Support Group (virtual)

Thursday, Nov. 20

Head & Neck Cancer Education and Support Group

Thursday, Nov. 20

Talbot Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Reception

Thursday, Nov. 20

Talbot Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Reception

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Stories

When preemies are on the edge of viability, and extremely low birth weight, that's when they seem to be the most susceptible to the effects of storage and can be most protected by having fresher milk.

Katherine E. Chetta, M.D. Neonatologist, Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital

Read more about her research