Markey Cancer Center

UK Study Shows Combination Therapy May Potentially Improve Ovarian Cancer Patient Outcomes

Sep 28, 2021, 6:57 AM

A recent study demonstrates that a combination of two drugs used together provides better than expected results, providing a promising treatment strategy for patients with recurrent ovarian cancer.

Lt. Gov. Coleman, Female Legislators Highlight UK’s Ovarian Cancer Screening Program

Sep 2, 2021, 7:12 AM

Lt. Gov. Coleman and several of Kentucky’s female legislators joined UK HealthCare to highlight the work of the Markey Cancer Center's Ovarian Cancer Screening Program.

New Markey Initiative Helps Affiliates Deliver Cancer Care Closer to Home

Aug 17, 2021, 7:20 AM

The initiative aims to create a connected, integrated statewide cancer provider network. 40% of all new cancer cases in Kentucky are directly or indirectly cared for by Markey.

UK HealthCare, King’s Daughters Celebrate New Partnership

Jul 29, 2021, 8:21 AM

The partnership creates new opportunities for to better serve patients throughout Kentucky, southern Ohio and West Virginia by expanding health care services throughout the region.

UK HealthCare Ranks No. 1 in Kentucky, Cancer Care Again Ranks Nationally in U.S. News & World Report

Jul 27, 2021, 8:58 AM

Additionally, UK HealthCare was ranked as high-performing in four U.S. News adult specialties: Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Geriatrics, Orthopedics and Urology.

UK Study Demonstrates the Benefit of Radiosensitizers in Cancer Treatment

Jul 27, 2021, 8:52 AM

A recent publication in the journal Cells demonstrated the benefit of utilizing drugs to promote radiation sensitivity in models of a rare tumor subtype.

ACTION Preps Kentucky High Schoolers for Cancer Careers Even Through the Pandemic

Jul 22, 2021, 6:36 AM

The program offers Appalachian Kentucky high school and undergraduate students opportunities to gain cancer research, clinical, outreach and educational experiences.

UK Neuroscience Research Priority Area Brings Diverse Groups Together to Advance Studies

Jun 30, 2021, 7:50 AM

The Research Priority Area supports a "collaborative matrix," bringing together diverse groups of investigators, trainees and research groups from nine different colleges across the university campus.

Diagnosed with Advanced Colorectal Cancer, Young UK Researcher Fights Back

Jun 24, 2021, 7:27 AM

Sanders-Brown Center on Aging researcher and chemistry doctoral student Yueming "Ronnie" Wu fights back against advanced colorectal cancer.

UK Study to Reveal Health Equity Impacts of Flavored Tobacco Sale Restrictions

Jun 21, 2021, 8:06 AM

A five-year, $2.8 million grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) will support a study on how local policies impact groups – including communities of color, low-income populations and youth – that are more likely to use flavored tobacco products.

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