Today on Kentucky Health, Dr. Mark Evers, director of the Markey Cancer Center Markey Cancer Center at UK HealthCare, discusses new trends in cancer research and treatment ongoing at the Center. Tune in at 1:30/12:30pm on KET.

A new Markey Cancer Center study reveals that many people with cancer in the U.S. do not have equal access to facilities that offer proton beam therapy, an advanced form of radiation treatment. Learn more: research.uky.edu/news/markey-st…

Recently published in JAMA Network, Markey Cancer Center's Todd Burus, led research on access to proton therapy centers and where there are gaps in access. Learn more on what challenges patients face in accessing care. bit.ly/4d1CxYH

On #WorldLungCancerDay, as Kentucky's NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center, Markey is creating more cancer free tomorrows. With our robust lung cancer treatment options, screening & research programs, we are providing more options for patients in KY, & beyond. bit.ly/46oNgtA

Getting your kids ready to go back to school? Don’t forget to ask their doctor about the Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. It is recommended that girls and boys get 2 doses of the HPV vaccine between the ages of 9 and 12. #ImmunizationAwarenessMonth bit.ly/3y7oYHO

Join us to learn about innovative progress in GI cancer from our experts at Markey Cancer Center, led by Dr. Joseph Kim, Sept. 20-21, in Lexington. Keynote from Eileen M O’Reilly at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. DrJoeKimBBN UK Dept of Surgery Register here: bit.ly/4dy1BX6

The Markey Cancer Center Cancer Center is accelerating the pace of cancer research and innovative treatments to help our patients experience more cancer free tomorrows. "The future is limitless for Markey, I truly believe." - B. Mark Evers, MD, Director bit.ly/3SFdvq8

Lauren Batey, a program coordinator for the Food as Health Alliance, shares tips on how you can take advantage of the relationship between diet and brain function to increase your mental alertness and mood by eating these “brain-foods" 👇 uknow.uky.edu/uk-healthcare/…

Could not be more proud of Aradhana Kaushal UK HealthCare University of Kentucky College of Medicine for taking on this challenging role. I know she is up for the challenges and rewards! Eddy Yang Denise Fabian Stephanie White

As a technical support specialist managing more than 350 employees, Shawn Pryor helps keep the University of Kentucky’s Markey Cancer Center running smoothly by day. By night, he inspires young minds through the world of graphic novels & storytelling. bit.ly/3ypN3tO

The Lexington VA Health Care System is now affiliated with Markey Cancer Center Cancer Center, Kentucky’s (NCI) Comprehensive Cancer Center. By joining the UK Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network, the VA becomes the 20th hospital to join the network. Read more: bit.ly/3yRRzRI

At Markey, our goal is to detect more cancers in early stages before cancer spreads. Learn from Markey Cancer Center, breast radiologist Dr. Aurela Clark, MD, on new #breastcancer screening recommendations and what it means for women with dense breast tissue. bit.ly/3SX17BP

Congratulations to CURE scholars Jameson Allen-Mosby and Nolan Marcum for completing their summer fellowship in cancer research. This empowers undergraduates to become leaders by developing new knowledge & skills through research within UK & Markey. bit.ly/3MdgvXa

.BHG Restaurants & the Capital Ovarian Cancer Org. are sponsoring a Taylor Swift concert raffle from Sept. 1-30 to benefit the UK HealthCare #OvarianCancer Screening Research Program. The funds raised will go to screenings & research. Details here: bit.ly/3z7EQKV

New members join AACI board & CRI steering committee, 2024 awardees announced, #CADEx2025 registration & #CallForAbstracts open, #AACI2024 support opportunities + more from North America's leading academic cancer centers in the September 2024 #AACIUpdate. conta.cc/3MRj1ml

.Markey Cancer Center Cancer Center is one of 15 research institutions taking part in a clinical trial which aims to lessen the recurrence of pancreatic cancer, which affects Kentuckians more than most in the U.S. More from Lexington Herald-Leader's Kendall Staton. 📰 bit.ly/3TeW6oC

.Markey Cancer Center is one of 15 research institutions in America taking part in a clinical trial which aims to lessen the recurrence of pancreatic cancer, which affects Kentuckians more than most in the U.S. Read more from Lexington Herald-Leader's kendall: kentucky.com/news/health-an…

.Markey Cancer Center Director Dr. B. Mark Evers has been elected to the Association of American Cancer Institutes (Association of American Cancer Institutes) Board of Directors. Dr. Evers will help advance the organization’s mission of enhancing the impact of academic cancer centers. bit.ly/3ZfcN6X

The UK Markey Cancer Center is grateful for our collaboration with the UK Center for Rural Health on countless caner related projects over the years. Their impact on the health of Eastern Kentucky is immeasurable. bit.ly/3Xceqjg

A Markey Cancer Center study sheds light on how PFOS may increase #colorectalcancer risk. “This study opens up a new area of investigation that could change how we approach colorectal cancer prevention in communities with high PFOS exposure.” Chemosphere bit.ly/4eaGVoi