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UK Study Shows Methods to Increase Cancer Screening Awareness in Disparate Populations

The study highlights community health worker usage in educating minority populations in lung cancer screening.

University of Kentucky Researchers Discover Fundamental Roles of Glucosamine in Brain

The discovery could yield a key insight which could have broad implications for understanding neurological changes associated with aging.

Kunos Appointed Medical Director of Markey Clinical Research Office

In this role, Kunos will work to improve accrual to cancer clinical trials, and work with senior leadership to ensure adequate resources and financial oversight of the clinical research office.

UK leads Inter-Continental Cancer Consortium to strengthen global cancer research leadership

The consortium is expected to generate infrastructure and strengthen global cancer research leadership and mentorship at the participating institutions.

Markey, Other Top U.S. Cancer Centers Urge Resumption of HPV Vaccinations

Dramatic drops in annual well visits and immunizations during the COVID-19 pandemic have caused a significant vaccination gap and lag in vital preventive services among U.S. children and adolescents, especially for the HPV vaccine.

Meadowview Regional Medical Center Announces Collaboration with Markey, Celebrates $7.6 Million Cancer Center Expansion

The announcement serves to mark a formal collaboration with the Markey Cancer Center as part of the UK Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network (MCCAN).

COVID-19 Devastation in India Hits Home for Many South Asian Americans at UK

With a debilitating second wave of COVID-19 ravaging India, Hasani – and many other South Asian Americans with close ties to the country – are stressed and worried about the safety of friends and family.

UK HealthCare Announces Plan for New Ambulatory Cancer Complex

The new complex — with an estimated 320,000 square feet for cancer services — may include multiple buildings but will primarily allow for the needed expansion of patient care services and increased ease of access for the UK Markey Cancer Center.

UK Study Shows Increased Financial Burden Linked to Decreased Health Insurance Literacy

Recently published in Supportive Care in Cancer, a team from Markey Cancer Center utilized Kentucky Cancer Registry data to identify if there was a correlation between individuals suffering from financial toxicity and comprehension of health insurance.

Preventing Cancer Recurrence with Coffee? Markey Launches Unique Clinical Trial

The UK Markey Cancer Center has officially launched a unique new clinical trial to test whether Artemisia annua extract can prevent ovarian cancer recurrence.