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Imagine a cancer center where twelve hematologists and oncologists come together, with over 100 years of combined experience, and you have Charleston Oncology.

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Medical Oncology & Hematology Specialists located in Downtown Charleston, North Charleston, West Ashley, Mt. Pleasant, Summerville, and Walterboro.

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This dedicated practice, located in state-of-the-art facilities across South Carolina’s Lowcountry, focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of all kinds of cancers.

Our team works tirelessly to bring their patients the latest advancements in cancer medicine, participating in clinical trials whenever they can. This commitment to excellence means anyone under their care benefits from only the most innovative and efficient tools available in the fight against cancer.

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Immunotherapy Treatments Bring Hope To Cancer Patients

Immunotherapy is a treatment approach that harnesses the body’s immune system to target and attack a disease, such as cancer. Dr. George F. Geils, Jr. of Charleston Oncology, sheds some light on this new and promising therapy in his recent featured video.

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Oncology & Hematology Specialist

David Ellison, MD

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Oncology & Hematology Specialist

George Geils, Jr, MD

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Oncology & Hematology Specialist

Charles Holladay, MD, FACP

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Oncology & Hematology Specialist

Ashley Jeter, MD

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Oncology & Hematology Specialist

George Keogh, MD

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Oncology & Hematology Specialist

Brian Lingerfelt, MD

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Oncology & Hematology Specialist

Douglas Michaelsen, MD

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Oncology & Hematology Specialist

James Orcutt, MD

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Oncology & Hematology Specialist

Gene Saylors, MD

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Oncology & Hematology Specialist

Julia Saylors, MD

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Oncology & Hematology Specialist

Shelly Shand, MD

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Anemia

Anemia means that you don’t have enough healthy hemoglobin in your red blood cells, which compromises your body’s ability to deliver oxygen throughout your body. The doctors at Charleston Oncology specialize in blood disorders, including anemia, which cancer, cancer-related treatments, pregnancy, and many other conditions that create an iron deficiency may cause.

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Bladder Cancer
Each year, more than 81,000 new cases of bladder cancer are diagnosed in the United States, overwhelmingly among men (by more than 3:1). Thankfully, this type of cancer isn’t aggressive, allowing ample time for treatment. To get this treatment, rely on the team at Charleston Oncology for the most up-to-date protocols.

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Blood Disorders

To say that blood disorders have a far-reaching impact on your overall health would be an understatement. As experienced hematologists, the doctors at Charleston Oncology have a considerable depth of knowledge to help you fight most blood disorders, restoring balance to your health.

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Bone Cancer
As the name implies, bone cancer affects the bones in your body, but it’s a relatively rare form of cancer, accounting for less than 1% of all cancer diagnoses. If you’re among this small number, you want to get the best treatment available, which the team at Charleston Oncology provides.

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Brain Cancer
Brain cancer, which includes spinal cord tumors, is rare, with less than 24,000 new diagnoses each year in the United States, affecting both men and women. Brain cancer can be tricky to diagnose because benign brain tumors can have the same effect as malignant tumors, which is why you need the specialists at Charleston Oncology.

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Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the second most diagnosed cancer in women, and one in eight women in the United States develop this disease. While over a quarter of a million new cases are diagnosed on average each year, survival rates are getting higher, thanks to early detection and cutting-edge medicine and practices, like those found at Charleston Oncology.

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Colorectal Cancer
Besides skin cancers, colorectal cancers are the third most commonly diagnosed cancers in the United States, which includes colon cancer. The team at Charleston Oncology specializes in diagnosing and treating colon cancer in both men and women.

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GI Cancer
Cancer can strike almost anywhere in your body, which is certainly true of your vast gastrointestinal (GI) system. GI cancer is a catchall category for a host of cancers that range from pancreatic to stomach cancer. To help you negotiate your GI cancer, the team at Charleston Oncology brings the latest treatments and science to bear in fighting your disease.

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Head & Neck Cancer
Head and neck cancers account for 4% of all cancer diagnoses in the United States, which typically affect men and women over the age of 50. There are many different types of cancers that can affect your head or neck, which is why you need the group of specialists at Charleston Oncology to oversee your care.

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Kidney Cancer
Kidney cancer ranks among the top 10 cancers in both men and women in the United States, with more than 63,000 diagnoses each year. For comprehensive assessment and treatment of kidney cancer, the team at Charleston Oncology brings years of combined experience and the most cutting-edge treatments available to patients.

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Leukemias
Each year, more than 60,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with leukemia. The good news is that survival rates of this type of cancer have more than quadrupled since 1960 thanks to ever-advancing treatments. At Charleston Oncology, the team of oncologists and hematologists provide these cutting-edge treatments to patients.

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Liver Cancer
Liver cancer diagnoses are on the rise, having tripled since 1980, and today, more than 42,000 cases are diagnosed each year in the United States. This cancer can strike men and women of all ages and requires prompt intervention, which is where the team of oncologists at Charleston Oncology comes in.

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Lung Cancer
While scare tactics are never a great way to present a topic, the fact is that lung cancer is far from the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the United States. And the statistics are still worrisome as 14% of newly diagnosed cancers are lung cancer. But there is hope with the right care.

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Lymphomas

Lymphoma is a catchall term for some different cancers that start in your lymphatic system. The more common type of the disease, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers, accounting for 4% of all cancers in the United States. No matter what form your lymphoma takes, Charleston Oncology has the tools and expertise necessary to help you get the best treatment available.

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Myelomas

Myeloma is an uncommon form of cancer that involves your blood, more specifically your plasma. If you’ve been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, the key to a successful outcome is to get a team of expert hematologists and oncologists to watch over your disease, intervening when necessary.

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Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer accounts for 3% of all cancers in the United States and more than 55,000 men and women are diagnosed with the disease each year. This cancer is highly aggressive and requires prompt treatment, which Charleston Oncology provides. From clinical trials to standard chemotherapy, the team of oncologists ensures that patients have what they need to combat the disease.

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Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer begins when cells in the prostate gland start to grow uncontrollably. Almost all prostate cancers are adenocarcinomas. These cancers develop from the gland cells (the cells that make the prostate fluid that is added to the semen).

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Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, and one in five people will develop the disease by the time they’re 70. While these numbers may sound scary, most cases of skin cancer are easily treatable. Some, however, are very serious, including melanoma, and warrant aggressive intervention. If you’ve been diagnosed with skin cancer, the team at Charleston Oncology helps you figure out your best treatment options.

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Testicular Cancer

Testicular cancer is uncommon, affecting only one out of every 250 men in the United States, with just over 9,000 cases reported each year. That said, it’s the most common cancer diagnosis in American males between the ages of 15 and 35. The good news is that this type of cancer is highly treatable, especially with the right team.

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“Dr. Saylors is amazing! She treated my wife throughout her breast cancer journey and you can tell she genuinely cares about her patients. I would recommend her to anyone and everyone who needs and oncologist."

- James H.

“The team at Charleston Oncology provides amazing care! They made me feel comfortable and hopeful throughout my treatment, and always went beyond to make my experience better. Thank you Charleston Oncology!"

- Harriet S.

“I love Charleston Oncology because not only do they make me feel confident that I'm getting the best care, but Charleston Oncology gives that assurance to my family as well."

- Trevor W.
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