Welcome to Markey Cancer Center

A Message from the Director
Teams of physicians, scientists and dedicated staff in the Markey Cancer Center are working together not only to treat our patients with the care and compassion you and your loved ones deserve, but also to provide the cures for tomorrow: read Dr. Evers’s Message.

A TEAM APPROACH...
The way cancer care should be.

The Markey Cancer Center is a premier cancer research and patient care facility that utilizes the resources of 28 departments, 8 colleges and 150 faculty throughout UK HealthCare to further the prevention, treatment and cure of cancer.

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Markey Cancer Center
800 Rose St.
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40536-0293
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GI SPORE
The University of Kentucky's Markey Cancer Center is one of six cancer centers in the nation to be awarded a SPORE (Specialized Program in Research Excellence) grant in gastrointestinal cancers by the National Cancer Institute. Gastrointestinal cancers include tumors of the liver, colon, rectum, esophagus, stomach, and pancreas (among others) and represent the second leading cause of cancer death nationwide.
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Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network brings advanced cancer care to commonwealth
The Markey Cancer Center collaborates with select community hospitals to move Markey's advanced cancer care beyond Lexington into communities throughout the state.

UK HealthCare participated in the development of an online Breast Cancer resource center with ABC News.
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Surviving childhood cancer has its price
An alarming number of childhood cancer survivors face long-term health problems in adulthood as a result of the very treatment that saved them.

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Markey Gets SPORE Grant for GI Cancer Research
Markey Cancer Center Director Mark Evers led the University's effort to acquire a National Cancer Institute-funded SPORE (Specialized Program in Research Excellence) grant in gastrointestinal cancers. The three-year grant is for $1.5 million. The Markey Cancer Center has one of six GI SPOREs in the nation.

Markey Cancer Center Overview

Read our latest publication about the innovative ways Markey Cancer Center is making a difference in the fight against cancer. (PDF, 2.05 MB)

Markey Breast Center Receives Komen Grant
Monika Clark was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 1989, but her fight against the disease didn't end when her treatment did. Clark became active with the Lexington affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Seven years ago, she initiated Rally for the Cure, an annual women's golf tournament in Frankfort to raise funds for the foundation.

UK HealthCare 2008 Markey Cancer Center Clinical Report
(1.75 MB PDF)

Human Cells Secrete Cancer-Killing Protein, UK Study Finds
Research led by Vivek Rangnekar builds on his previous study that produced a tumor-resistant mouse.

Study: Ultrasound Most Important for Ovarian Cancer Detection
Markey research finds sonograms perform better than symptoms analysis in detecting malignancies.

Researchers Gain Insight Into Mechanism Underlying Huntington's
UK lab identifies novel DNA repair pathway that could be defective in patients with certain familial neurodegenerative disorders.

Markey Breast Center Unveils Refurbished Gowned Waiting Areas
The project to enhance patient comfort grew out of the cancer center's partnership with Lexington Legends and ADI.

Markey Cancer Center Appoints 'Top-Tier' Director
Dr. Evers' goal is National Cancer Institute designation within the next few years.

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