Today's cancer therapies are far different than the treatments of 20 years, 10 years or even a year ago? How does cancer care evolve? Through research and clinical trials. Here are some frequently asked questions about participating in clinical trials. ...read more
First Lady Jane Beshear today joined UK's Dr. Mary Lynne Capilouto, the Kentucky Commission on Women (KCW), the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center and other women's health advocates to unveil the Women's Wellness Guide, a new bilingual, interactive wellness kiosk that provides important health information especially for women. ...read more
Two new specialists have joined the oncology team at the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center. ...read more
A new drug that could slow breast cancer metastasis by several months is currently available in a clinical trial at the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center. ...read more
The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center breast oncologist Dr. Suleiman Massarweh and his research team presented findings from their studies on relapse of breast cancer at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium this month. ...read more
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Markey sponsors the Markey Research Seminar, a weekly continuing education series.
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As lawmakers determine fiscal priorities for 2012 and beyond, it is essential that funding for cancer and biomedical research be preserved. Read more >
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State-of-the-art, multidisciplinary training intended to create cancer nanotechnology researchers who can translate novel laboratory findings into cancer diagnosis and treatment.