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UK neurologist proposes new approach to help detect hidden brain cancers earlier

Sep 23, 2026, 7:45 AM

In a new paper, Jay Avasarala, describes a workflow that adds cerebrospinal fluid liquid biopsy to the evaluation of certain patients with suspected autoimmune encephalitis.

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Genetic clues help reveal kids’ cancer risk

Sep 18, 2026, 8:16 AM

In this episode of behind the blue, learn how UK researchers use advanced genetic testing to uncover inherited cancer risks in children and help families make informed health care decisions.

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1 gene, 2 diseases: Sanders-Brown study reveals opposing dementia and cancer risks

Jul 1, 2026, 7:21 AM

Researchers at UK's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging have uncovered evidence that a single genetic variant may influence the risk of two of the diseases people fear most — dementia and cancer.

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Advances in cancer science showcased at Markey Research Day

May 15, 2026, 7:25 AM

More than 120 poster presentations and a full day of lectures, oral abstracts and networking brought together researchers, clinicians, trainees and staff for the 16th annual Markey Cancer Center Research Day at UK.

11 students awarded CURE Fellowships

May 14, 2026, 7:18 AM

UK's Office of Undergraduate Research has announced the 11 students selected for the 2026 Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience Fellowship program.

Markey study finds lung cancer screening rates rising but still low

May 7, 2026, 9:57 AM

A new UK Markey Cancer Center study found that lung cancer screening rates among eligible U.S. adults have improved in recent years, but fewer than one in four are getting screened annually.

2 Markey researchers awarded $1.9 million to study treatment-resistant cancers

Apr 23, 2026, 7:00 AM

Ka Wing Fong and Xia Liu were among 36 Research Scholar Grant recipients named in the American Cancer Society’s spring 2026 grant cycle.

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Markey study finds barriers to hormone therapy for patients with cervical cancer

Apr 15, 2026, 7:15 AM

A Markey Cancer Center study finds most oncologists support hormone therapy for cervical cancer patients after radiation, but barriers limit its use.

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Markey study addresses alcohol-cancer awareness gap

Mar 20, 2026, 7:17 AM

A new study shows that most people in the United States who drink alcohol do not know it raises their cancer risk.

Markey study shows smoking cessation can become standard cancer care nationwide

Mar 17, 2026, 7:02 AM

A new study co-authored by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers Jessica Burris, Ph.D., Timothy Mullett, M.D., and Graham Warren, M.D., Ph.D., shows that making smoking cessation assistance a standard part of cancer care is achievable on a national scale and can happen relatively quickly.

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