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UK researchers partner with Kentucky communities to reduce lung cancer stigma, promote screening

Dec 15, 2025, 7:25 AM

During National Lung Cancer Screening Awareness Month, UK researchers were traveling across the Commonwealth to talk to Kentuckians about lung health.

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Kentucky’s screening improvement drives drop in late-stage lung cancer

Nov 17, 2025, 6:54 AM

Improvements in lung cancer detection and mortality are driving declines in Kentucky’s overall cancer mortality rates.

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Markey named among nation’s top oncology programs by Becker’s Healthcare

Nov 4, 2025, 7:37 AM

Markey is one of only 57 NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the country and remains a national leader in advancing research, precision oncology and equitable access to care.

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National study will test Markey-developed lung cancer screening program

Oct 20, 2025, 7:22 AM

University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers Jennifer Redmond Knight, Dr.P.H., and Timothy Mullett, M.D., are co-investigators on a new National Cancer Institute grant that will expand Kentucky’s successful lung cancer screening quality improvement program to 60 sites across the U.S.

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Markey showcases cutting-edge radiation oncology research at ASTRO 2025

Oct 15, 2025, 7:33 AM

ASTRO is the premier gathering for radiation oncology professionals, and this year, the UK Markey Cancer Center team presented a diverse portfolio of innovative studies and clinical advancements.

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KCH awarded $2.5 million grant to support pediatric cancer research

Oct 13, 2025, 9:50 AM

Kentucky Children’s Hospital was awarded $2.5 million from the Kentucky Pediatric Cancer Research Trust Fund to support research efforts around reducing the morbidity, mortality and long-term complications of pediatric cancer.

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Zebrafish research reveals new hope for pediatric cancer

Oct 10, 2025, 8:21 AM

At UK's Markey Cancer Center, Jennifer Blackburn is researching a tiny tropical fish with the hope of impacting the way we treat pediatric cancer.

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First Lady Britainy Beshear, Kentucky Pediatric Cancer Research Trust Fund presents grant for childhood cancer patients at UK

Sep 25, 2025, 6:02 AM

$500,000 was presented to the UK Markey Cancer Foundation for the Care Advancing Treatment Succession (CATS) Financial Assistance Fund for pediatric cancer patients and their families

The new book by students in Markey’s ACTION program shares their perspectives on Appalachia’s cancer crisis through fictional stories and poems.

Markey ACTION students give voice to Appalachian cancer crisis in latest book

Sep 15, 2025, 6:31 AM

A new book by students in Markey’s ACTION program shares their perspectives on Appalachia’s cancer crisis through fictional stories and poems.

Graham Warren

Smoking status should influence lung cancer staging, new study shows

Sep 8, 2025, 7:17 AM

The UK Markey Cancer Center’s Graham Warren and international collaborators led a groundbreaking study that could change the way lung cancer is diagnosed and treated.

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