The Division of Surgical Oncology at the Medical University of South Carolina serves the city of Charleston, the Tri-County area, and the State of South Carolina by:
Caring for patients with breast diseases/cancer, endocrine tumors, melanoma, soft tissue tumors, and gastrointestinal (GI) cancers while serving as the tertiary referral center for the state;
Advancing knowledge regarding breast diseases/cancers, endocrine tumors, melanoma, soft tissue tumors, and GI cancers through basic, translational and clinical research;
Educating students, residents, and practicing physicians through the state regarding optimal treatment and care of patients with breast diseases/cancers, endocrine tumors, melanomas, soft tissue tumors, and GI cancers