Cancer care

Why choose Roper St. Francis Healthcare

For decades, Roper St. Francis Healthcare has been a trusted leader in cancer care. Our experienced team treats both common and complex cancers across every specialty, combining advanced expertise with exceptional outcomes. In 2025, we performed more robotic cancer surgeries than any other health system in South Carolina. Our patients experience shorter hospital stays than the national average, and our outcomes exceed national benchmarks.

With multiple locations throughout the Tri-County area, expert cancer care is close to home. Every patient is treated with the compassion, respect, and personalized attention they deserve.

We are among the first in the Lowcountry to offer many of the latest advances in cancer care, including minimally invasive procedures, advanced diagnostic tools, and innovative treatments like T-cell therapy.

When you’re in our care, you have access to a variety of proven treatment options for cancer, with advanced technology and cancer-fighting tools, including:

Advanced radiation tools
Chemotherapy
Clinical trials offering new therapies
Infusion therapy
Robotic-assisted surgery for more precise treatment and easier recovery

Our board-certified cancer specialists stay at the forefront of research and evidence-based care, giving you access to the latest treatment options. Through our expanding Oncology Clinical Trials Program, eligible patients may also have access to promising new therapies that are not widely available.

Our team of leading cancer specialists works together to provide coordinated, personalized care. Medical oncologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and reconstructive surgeons collaborate to create a treatment plan tailored to your needs and guide you through every step of your cancer journey.

A second opinion can give you greater confidence in your diagnosis and treatment plan. Whether you've recently been diagnosed with cancer or are considering your treatment options, our experienced cancer specialists will carefully review your medical records, imaging, and pathology results. We'll answer your questions, explain your options, and work with you to determine the treatment plan that's right for you. You don't need to transfer your care to benefit from a second opinion.

Expert specialists for every type of cancer

Our board-certified medical oncologists specialize in specific types of cancer, so you'll be matched with a physician who has expertise in your diagnosis. We offer the latest treatments, including access to clinical trials when appropriate, and use advanced therapies to provide the best possible care.

Our hematologists diagnose and treat a wide range of blood cancers and blood disorders, including leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, anemia, and other complex conditions.

We also offer all FDA-approved CAR-T cell therapies and provide inpatient care in our state-of-the-art Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) unit. Our medical oncology team has earned certification through the American Society of Clinical Oncology's Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI), recognizing our commitment to high-quality cancer care.

Our radiation oncology team uses advanced technology to deliver highly precise treatment while protecting healthy tissue whenever possible. We were the first health system in South Carolina to treat patients using Halcyon® HyperSight technology, which captures larger, clearer images in less time. This helps improve treatment accuracy and can make radiation therapy more comfortable for patients.

We also offer high-dose-rate brachytherapy, an advanced treatment that delivers radiation directly to the tumor. This approach helps reduce damage to nearby healthy tissue and may lower the risk of side effects while improving outcomes.

Our board-certified, multilingual surgical oncologists specialize in treating a wide range of cancers using minimally invasive and robotic techniques whenever possible. These advanced approaches often lead to shorter hospital stays, fewer complications, and faster recovery.

Our surgeons provide expert care for cancers of the breast, colon and rectum, pancreas, liver and bile ducts, endocrine system, upper digestive tract, skin, soft tissue, and more. With convenient locations in downtown Charleston, Summerville, and West Ashley, expert surgical cancer care is close to home.

Recognized excellence in cancer care

Our accreditations reflect a strong commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.

Cancer care specialties

Find expert information and treatment options for the type of cancer you or your loved one is facing.

Blood cancer

Comprehensive care for blood cancers, including leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma.
Brain & spine cancer

Advanced diagnosis and specialized care for brain and spine cancers.
Breast cancer

Support at every stage of breast cancer, starting with advanced screening, a precise diagnosis and comprehensive treatment.
Colorectal cancer

Advanced screening, diagnosis and treatment for colon and rectal cancers.
Gastrointestinal cancer

Comprehensive care for cancer of the digestive system; including the esophagus, stomach, liver, colon and rectum cancer.
Gynecologic cancer

Comprehensive gynecologic cancer care, including expert treatment for cervical, ovarian and uterine cancers.
Head & neck cancer

Comprehensive care for head and neck cancers, including nose, mouth and throat cancer.
Lung cancer

Personalized lung cancer care with surgery, radiation and oncology support.
Melanoma & skin cancer

Expert skin cancer and melanoma care, with advanced diagnosis, clinical trials, immunotherapy and more.
Pancreatic cancer

Expert pancreatic cancer care with advanced diagnostics and personalized treatment.
Prostate cancer

Support at every stage of prostate cancer starting with advanced screening, a precise diagnosis and comprehensive treatment.
Soft tissue sarcoma

Personalized care for soft tissue sarcoma, a rare cancer affecting muscles, fat and connective tissue.
Endocrine cancer

Specialized care for endocrine cancers affecting the thyroid and other hormone-producing glands.
Urologic cancer

Comprehensive care for urologic cancers, including kidney, bladder and testicular cancers.

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More than 2,500 newly diagnosed cancer patients are served each year
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More than 1,100 at-risk individuals received low-dose lung CT screening in a single year
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Comprehensive care across 14 cancer specialties
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National cancer accreditations

Find cancer care experts near you

We make it easy to find a trusted cancer doctor who can provide the specialized care you need. Search our network of experienced providers throughout the greater Charleston area.

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Cancer care locations

Our oncology specialists are always close by, whether you need a consult, infusion, imaging or follow-up care.

Support for every part of your journey

Cancer care is more than treatment, it's about supporting your physical, emotional, and everyday needs. You’ll find resources designed to help you feel informed, supported, and connected at every stage of your care.

Dr. Albaneze spent more than an hour with me at our first appointment. I was in shock and couldn’t absorb anything, but he was patient. When I came back with more questions, he answered them all. That compassion meant everything to me.

– Mia Chaveco , Breast cancer patient and nurse at Roper St. Francis Healthcare
I’m so grateful to have this whole journey behind me, to heal and to live life. I’m able to do that because of the incredible treatment I received at Roper Hospital.

– Joslyn Le Compte , Cancer patient

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We’re here to support you and your patients with Cancer care. Our team makes the referral process simple and keeps you informed every step of the way. Please call (844) 975-6683 or go to your Epic account.

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