Patient Care

The expert team of specialists at the UK Markey Cancer Center has been treating patients in a compassionate and caring environment for more than 20 years. For patients with advanced or recurrent cancer, we often use the latest research programs offering breakthrough treatments and therapies.

Here at Markey, we want to help patients find their best road to recovery. Learn more about the UK Markey Cancer Center at the links below, followed by more information on patient care treatments and programs offered at Markey.

Markey Cancer Center at Lexington Clinic

In its latest effort to improve patient care, Markey has joined Lexington Clinic in a new collaboration that will expand the scope and depth of outpatient cancer care throughout the region as Markey Cancer Center at Lexington Clinic.

Learn more about this collaboration.

Precision Medicine Clinic

The UK Markey Cancer Center Precision Medicine Clinic (PMC) is a clinic space dedicated to the advancement of treatment options for cancer patients through early phase clinical trials.

Learn more about the PMC and trials being offered.

Blood and Marrow Transplant

The Blood & Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program (BMTCTP) treats all blood-related diseases, including aplastic anemia and other conditions that stem from a bone marrow failure, as well as some solid neoplastic diseases.

Learn more about blood and marrow transplants.

CAR T-cell therapy

CAR T-cell therapy is a rare type of immunotherapy treatment in which T cells (a type of white blood cell) are extracted from the patient and combined with an artificial receptor, also known as a “chimeric antigen receptor.” The new therapy is offered to those who have failed the standard of care for diffuse large b-cell lymphoma and would otherwise have limited options for care.

Learn more about this groundbreaking new therapy.

HIPEC treatment

The UK Markey Cancer Center now offers hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), a heated chemotherapy treatment, also known as a chemotherapy bath, delivered directly to the abdomen during surgery.

Learn more about this new chemotherapy treatment.

Cancer Screening Program

Markey Cancer Center, Kentucky’s only National Cancer Institute designated center, is pleased to offer a comprehensive cancer screening, education, and prevention program.

Learn more about our screening program.

Oncology Rehabilitation Program

The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Oncology Rehabilitation Program, led by Dr. Andrew Savoie, offers specialized medical care for cancer patients who hope to improve their general well-being.

Learn more about the specialized care being offered.

Gynecologic Oncology Telemedicine Program

The UK Markey Cancer Center team is offering video conferencing appointments—also called telemedicine— for women with gynecologic cancers.

Learn how to set up a telemedicine appointment.

Radiation Oncology

Dr. Ronald McGarry of UK Radiation Medicine discusses TomoTherapy, one of the noninvasive cancer treatments available at the Markey Cancer Center. See also: 

Clinical Genetic Counseling Program

Wondering About Your Family's History of Cancer? 

Research shows that most cancer cases are not caused by a cancer risk that is passed down in a person's family. However, an increased risk of developing cancer does run in some families. This is called a hereditary cancer risk. If you are wondering if you or a family member has an increased risk of developing cancer because of a hereditary cancer risk, you may benefit from the Markey Cancer Center's Clinical Genetic Counseling Program. 

Extensive cancer information and education resources are available through Markey Cancer Center's Kentucky Cancer Program

Markey Difference Makers

Markey Difference Maker heart-shaped logoDo you know a Markey Difference Maker?

The Markey Difference Maker award recognizes the above-and-beyond dedication and talent of those who go about the business of treating cancer patients, finding efficiencies in business procedures, improving working conditions, and, generally, making life easier for everyone associated with Markey: patients, caregivers, families, providers, administrators and staff. Click here to nominate someone you know who is making a difference at Markey!

NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center - A Cancer Center Designated by the National Cancer Institute

Markey Cancer Center is designated by the National Cancer Institute as a Comprehensive Cancer Center – a distinction that recognizes our commitment to accelerating precision cancer research and care to patients. We are the first and only NCI-Comprehensive Cancer Center in Kentucky, and one of 56 in the nation.

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