Let’s be honest: nobody schedules a colonoscopy because they’re excited about drinking mystery liquid and spending quality time in the bathroom. But here’s the thing—when you nail the prep, you’re […]
Conway Medical Center (CMC) has received a $642,500 grant over three years from The Duke Endowment to expand access to timely, high-quality breast cancer screening and diagnostic services. The grant will […]
If you can’t pronounce an ingredient on the package, chances are you’re holding an ultraprocessed food. While that’s a helpful rule of thumb, a groundbreaking new study suggests we all […]
Conway Medical Center (CMC) is proud to announce the acquisition of the Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy platform from Intuitive, making CMC the first hospital in the greater Conway area to offer […]
Did you know that carrying extra weight can increase your cancer risk? It’s true. The team at CMC Weight Loss, led by bariatric surgeon Dr. Zaher Nuwayhid, wants you to […]
CMC also received multiple national and regional rankings from CareChex® CONWAY, SC (March 11, 2025)— Conway Medical Center (CMC) has been recognized as #1 in South Carolina for Medical Excellence […]
When facing a cancer diagnosis, nutrition becomes a powerful ally in your treatment journey. At The Godwin Healing Center at Conway Medical Center, our experts understand that proper nutrition isn’t […]
At Conway Medical Center’s Goldwin Healing Center, we understand how breast cancer has touched the lives of many within our community, and we frequently hear from patients who are concerned […]
At CMC Women’s Health, we are committed to empowering our patients with knowledge that can significantly impact their well-being. In this informative article, we delve into a crucial aspect of […]
Eva Swontek says she’s part of a pink ribbon family. Her mother lost her best friend to breast cancer and was also diagnosed with the disease when she was 50. […]
When it comes to men’s health, prostate cancer ranks as one of the most critical issues, especially as men age. The American Cancer Society highlights that prostate cancer is the […]
Thyroid cancer, though less common than other types of cancer, is a critical condition that requires prompt attention. The CMC Godwin Healing Center is dedicated to providing comprehensive care and information […]
Hemorrhoids—those pesky, swollen veins that can cause discomfort and itching in your nether regions—are more common than you might think. While they can be bothersome, they’re generally not something to […]
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), a leading gastrointestinal medical society, has recently granted a three-year recognition for quality and safety to the CMC Endoscopy Center and CMC Surgical […]
Bladder cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the cells of the bladder, a hollow organ in the pelvis responsible for storing urine. It is the 6th most […]
Testicular Cancer is sometimes described as a “young man’s disease” which tests the norms of what we usually think when it comes to the age of typical cancer diagnoses. The […]
Colon cancer is a serious condition that affects many individuals worldwide. Understanding the different stages of colon cancer is crucial for diagnosis and treatment. At the Conway Medical Center Cancer […]
An Oncologist’s Guide on How to Prevent Cancer A new study from the World Health Organization’s cancer agency predicts over 35 million new cancer cases in 2050. Dr. Najla Itani, […]
Co-Authored by: Ragan Spinks, NP, Duke Cancer Network; Linda Sutton, MD, Duke Cancer Network, Medical Director; Conway Medical Center Endometrial cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the […]
Lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, a crucial part of the body’s immune system. The CMC Cancer Center is helping us better understand what lymphoma […]
Pancreatic cancer is a serious and often fatal disease that affects the pancreas, an important organ located behind the stomach. With the loss of high-profile individuals like Patrick Swayze, Supreme […]
Receiving a cancer diagnosis is a life-altering event, and for many patients, it often involves undergoing chemotherapy as a crucial part of their treatment plan. Chemotherapy is a powerful tool […]
For some individuals diagnosed with cancer, your doctor may prescribe chemotherapy drugs as part of your treatment. These drugs are designed to cure, control, or erase cancer symptoms. Chemotherapy […]
Have you recently been diagnosed with cancer? Are you wondering how the stage of the disease is determined? Cancer is a complex diagnosis and staging is one of the preliminary […]
Join the Wicked Crawl for Cancer every Friday in October in downtown Conway (City of Halloween, SC) to support the CMC Foundation Cancer Care Fund. Dress up in your favorite […]
A cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event, bringing with it a great deal of uncertainty and many different emotions like anger, frustration, fear, anxiety, and sadness. For some patients, that […]
Updated July 2025 First published by myhorrynews.com and Waccamaw Publishers in the March 2023 Horry County Health & Wellness Section You’ve heard the old saying “If it’s too good to […]
Head and neck cancers are some of the fastest-rising cancers. They account for more than 66,000 cases per year in the U.S. and over 15,000 deaths. That includes cancers of […]
Many people get the occasional heartburn. Usually, it occurs after eating too much, too late at night, or certain types of food. Chronic heartburn is the occurrence of heartburn symptoms […]
If your turning 45, your family doctor should be recommending that you get a colonoscopy screening. Does that sound a little scary? Trust us, there is nothing to fear. This […]
Living in sunny Myrtle Beach and enjoying all the outdoor activities has its risks if you aren’t taking the proper precautions. Sun exposure can cause skin cancer to develop, often […]
Did you know February is National Cancer Prevention Month? The team at CMC Dermatology believes the best way to observe this month is to help patients understand their skin cancer […]
While self-care may be a relatively new concept over the last few decades, doctors have been promoting another kind of self-care for decades, self-breast exams. Regular annual physicals, mammograms, and […]
First published by by Jennifer Abney, Courtney Rowles for WPDE ABC15 News on October 13, 2022. CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — For more than 20 years, ABC15 viewers welcomed Allyson Floyd into […]
When you think of getting your annual mammogram, you may not think of it as a day of entertainment or relaxation. But what if it was? The 3D mammograms given […]
Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. Mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early yet some women are less likely than […]
By Bryn Eddy at myhorrynews.com A crew with the City of Conway hung pink pumpkins from the trees at the entrance to Conway Medical Center on Tuesday morning for Breast […]
Know the signs and symptoms of male breast cancer Conversations about breast cancer have become more commonplace than years ago. There is a wealth of information available about detecting and […]
It was an unseasonably warm day in February when CMC Media and PR Spet, Allyson Floyd was knee deep in another busy workday. One topic covered in the morning meeting […]
When you get the call that you have an abnormal mammogram, your mind moves into panic mode: What if it’s cancer? If it’s cancer, have I caught it early enough? […]
First published by Hannah Oskin for Waccamaw Publishers and myhorrynews.com on August 6, 2021. The Ya-Yas friend group had their annual mammograms at Conway Medical Center’s Imaging Center. Dr. Siena […]
If you are looking for a last-minute gift for dad, the Conway Medical Center Foundation has a suggestion for you. Forget the tie or another gadget for the grill. Why […]
You’ve never smoked a day in your life because you know how damaging it is to your health. So, you don’t have to worry about lung cancer, right? Think again. […]
Conway Medical Center (CMC) has received two grants totaling $1,115,000 from The Duke Endowment to fund the expansion of a community network of care for the low-income, uninsured in Horry […]
No one likes to talk about colonoscopies. It’s embarrassing. Not the kind of thing you talk about in front of your coworkers. However, colonoscopies remain one of the best ways […]
Do you constantly pop antacids? Is your heartburn so bad that it keeps you awake at night? Have you had acid reflux for more than 5 years? If you do, […]
It’s an annual checklist every man and woman should have marked on their calendars: Yearly cancer screenings. However, there’s more to these screenings than meets the eye, and our own […]
Imagine trying to find a white spot on a white background. It would be difficult, right? That’s one of the challenges faced by our radiologists when examining the mammograms of […]
Dr. Najla Itani says she always knew she wanted to be a doctor. Both of her parents are physicians, her father a surgeon and her mother an anesthesiologist who met in […]
Conway Medical Center is making giant strides toward enhancing its cancer care program through a new affiliation and the upcoming opening of a new state-of-the-art cancer center. Set to open […]
Updated July 2025 In this article: The answer is… …it depends. There are simply far too many variations among women for us to make a blanket statement that one is […]
Conway Medical Center’s Center for Breast Health provides unparalleled, comprehensive breast care guided by a deep sense of compassion and respect for the dignity of every patient. We are consistently […]
The Conway Medical Center Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life of all individuals in the Conway Medical Center service area.
The Conway Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program is sponsored by Campbell University and is accredited by the American College of Graduate Medical Education.
CMC is the official orthopedic and sports medicine provider for all Chanticleers athletic programs. We are also CCU’s Premier Medical and Innovation Partner with the CMC College of Health and Human Performance.