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To protect our patients and staff from infection, we have implemented new patient and visitor guidelines for all of our locations.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Cancer Patients

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The only NCI comprehensive cancer center in Kansas

Comprehensive cancer centers are leaders in cancer research.

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The only NCI comprehensive cancer center in Kansas

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Proton Therapy Close to Home

You no longer need to travel out of state to receive lifesaving proton therapy treatment.

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Proton Therapy Close to Home

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Metastatic colon cancer patient saved by aggressive treatment

Laura Perez was just 18 when she was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer and referred to The University of Kansas Cancer Center. Today, she is cancer-free, studying nursing and hopes to one day work with cancer patients.

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Beyond the Bench

The University of Kansas Cancer Center's annual research publication, Beyond the Bench, highlights major research efforts, grant awards and more.

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Patient Research Advocacy Program

PIVOT brings cancer survivors, co-survivors and scientists together to advance quality, patient-focused cancer research and care.

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A Landmark Achievement

NCI comprehensive designation means greater access to cutting-edge treatments, leading to higher survival rates. Dr. Roy Jensen
Vice chancellor and director, The University of Kansas Cancer Center

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Every patient has a team

Together, our nurse navigators, specialized doctors, support groups and patient and family services are creating treatments personalized for you.

Nurse navigators

Disease-specific nurse navigators guide patients from diagnosis through testing and appointments, answering questions and providing support.

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Specialized doctors

Specialists at The University of Kansas Cancer Center have achieved national and international recognition.

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Support services

Our prescriptive and extensive support services are integral to the comprehensive cancer care we provide.

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News, Events & Blogs

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KU Cancer Center joins the Oncology Research Information Network

ORIEN is the largest and longest-running academic cancer research consortium of its kind in the U.S. and is comprised of 18 cancer centers across the nation.

KU researcher and faculty member is lead author on cancer equity commentary published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute

Commentary seeks to set an agenda for national problem of cancer disparities in those who have been incarcerated.

Ceremony celebrates completion of mural

The mural commissioned by KU Cancer Center is a portrait of four cancer survivors and co-survivors, all persons from underserved populations.

Memorial Day Holiday Hours

In recognition of the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, some of The University of Kansas Health System’s offices will have modified hours on Monday, May 29.

The Teams That Make Clinical Trials Possible

Clinical trials require the skills of many experts.

Optimizing the Immune System to Beat Cancer

Researchers are teaming up to take chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy to the next level.

Meet Vania Soto, the Artist Behind The University of Kansas Cancer Center’s New Mural

Mural is one component of the cancer center’s campaign to increase diversity in clinical trial participation.

A Researcher's Guide to the Cancer Biology Program

The cancer center’s research programs – Cancer Biology, Cancer Prevention and Control and Drug Discovery, Delivery and Experimental Therapeutics - bring together investigators who share mutual interests and goals.

Woman with Metastatic Breast Cancer Fights with Newest Therapy

Dawn Wheeler was an active 50-year-old going about her day when she received a text from her older sister. “She texted because she didn’t think she’d be able to get through a phone call, but she wanted to let me know she’d just been diagnosed with br...

Breast Cancer Survivor Says Women Must Ask Questions, Advocate for Themselves

Angela Garrison was in the best shape of her life. And although she wasn’t worried, Angela always had regular recommended cancer screenings, including an annual mammogram, and got a clean bill of health. Despite going to the same imaging center for y...

IORT Offers One-and-Done Treatment for Select Cancer Patients

For decades many cancer patients’ typical treatment involved the trifecta of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. But cancer care is evolving, and recent innovations are allowing for easier and faster treatment regimens. A prime example is now...

Multiple Myeloma Patient Treated with CAR T-cell Therapy

Bill Coppinger didn’t want to make history. He just wanted to play with his grandchildren. But becoming the world’s first person to receive Abecma®, a new treatment for multiple myeloma, makes Bill both historic and a happy grandfathe...