Markey Cancer Center

UK ASCEND to propel community-engaged health equity research

Aug 20, 2024, 7:39 AM

A new project at UK will expand new avenues to develop community-engaged health equity research expertise among early-stage investigators.

2024 GI Cancers in Kentucky Symposium

Sep 21, 2024, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

This symposium, presented by the Division of Surgical Oncology and the UK Markey Cancer Center, will highlight the latest advances in gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, and pancreatic cancer treatment and participants will have the chance to network with leading experts in the field.

Markey study finds gaps in access to proton beam therapy

Jul 29, 2024, 7:24 AM

A new UK Markey Cancer Center study reveals that many people with cancer in the U.S. do not have equal access to facilities that offer an advanced form of radiation treatment.

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Markey’s ACTION program expands its reach with latest student cohorts

Jul 24, 2024, 7:23 AM

UK Markey Cancer Center’s Appalachian Career Training in ONcology has now engaged 155 students from 40 of the 54 Appalachian Kentucky counties.

Record new awards reflect research to advance Kentucky

Jul 17, 2024, 7:21 AM

UK investigators received $488.4 million in extramural grants and contracts to support their research in fiscal year (FY) 2024, a 1.9% increase from FY 23.

Markey researcher to investigate key drivers of lung cancer metastasis

Jul 12, 2024, 7:13 AM

Markey Cancer Center researcher Guan-Yu Xiao has received a three-year $747,000 grant from the National Cancer Institute to study how lung cancer metastasizes.

Markey physician co-authors study on value of cancer survivorship care standards

Jul 5, 2024, 7:07 AM

A new survey study of cancer care facilities accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer indicates that having survivorship standards in place helps centers provide services that meet the distinct needs of cancer survivors.

UK study reveals concerning decline in cervical cancer screenings

Jun 25, 2024, 7:47 AM

New UK research reveals concerning declines in cervical cancer screening rates among women in the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Markey report reveals disparities in Kentucky’s childhood cancer rates

Jun 14, 2024, 4:39 PM

A report from the UK Markey Cancer Center’s Kentucky Cancer Registry shows that Kentucky has higher rates of childhood cancer compared to the national average, with Appalachian counties experiencing an even greater burden.

Markey physicians, scientists share latest findings at ASCO

Jun 6, 2024, 8:49 AM

Markey physicians and scientists shared their latest findings at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's (ASCO) annual meeting in Chicago May 31 to June 4.

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