Research Priorities - Cancer
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  • Dec 16 2024

A recent UK study highlights a radiation therapy technique that could offer hope for patients with a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer.

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  • Dec 9 2024

Researchers at UK are exploring new ways to use nanoparticles in combination with other materials as an innovative approach to cancer therapy.

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  • Dec 3 2024

The latest Kentucky Cancer Action Plan provides a comprehensive blueprint for reducing cancer burden throughout Kentucky by 2030.

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  • Nov 20 2024

Jessica Burris led research that shows the success of a national quality improvement program to increase rates of smoking assessment among cancer centers.

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  • Nov 13 2024

Researchers form multiple organizations at UK and around the commonwealth are working together to learn how best to protect the public from radon exposure.

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  • Nov 8 2024

UK Markey Cancer Center researchers identified a protein that could be key to developing new treatments for triple-negative breast cancer.

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  • Oct 31 2024

Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman visited Albert B. Chandler Hospital to recognize the importance of cancer education and prevention in the Commonwealth and highlight two innovative UK Markey Cancer Center programs.

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  • Oct 17 2024

The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center's Global Cancer Consortium is an innovative partnership that's transforming cancer research and care across borders.

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  • Sep 27 2024

UK Markey Cancer Center’s Molecular Tumor Board identified possible hereditary genetic mutations in 12% of patients with cancer who underwent tumor DNA testing.

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  • Sep 19 2024

A groundbreaking lung cancer screening project co-led by UK's Markey Cancer Center and the University of Colorado Cancer Center is set to expand its reach.