The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has unveiled plans to construct the state’s first dedicated cancer hospital, along with a new medical office building in downtown Charleston. The initiative marks a significant step forward in expanding cancer treatment, research, and prevention across South Carolina.
The planned cancer hospital will be built on the existing parking lot next to Rutledge Tower, which will eventually be demolished. The new facility will provide a full range of inpatient and outpatient cancer services, including surgery, stem cell transplants, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, infusion services, and access to clinical trials.
In addition to the cancer hospital, the MUSC board has approved the development of a medical office building at 334 Calhoun Street. This new facility will house clinics and an ambulatory outpatient surgery center, serving as a replacement for many of the services currently provided at Rutledge Tower.
Construction on the ambulatory clinical facilities is expected to begin within the next year, with the building projected to open in 2028. The dedicated cancer hospital is anticipated to break ground in 18 to 24 months and is expected to be completed within five years.
Officials say the new facilities will enhance access to specialized care, support cutting-edge research, and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the state.
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