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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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Proton therapy is coming

The power and precision of proton therapy is coming to The University of Kansas Cancer Center. This advanced form of radiation treatment is on its way and will soon be available to those who need live saving care. Follow it as it travels from Houston to Kansas City.

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Telehealth cancer second opinion

Telehealth cancer second opinions allow you to meet with a team of multidisciplinary cancer specialists from the comfort of your home. During the visit, you can confirm an initial diagnosis, ask questions and explore your treatment options.

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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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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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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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Every patient has a team

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

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Proton Therapy

Soon, adults and children who have cancer will not be forced to travel out of state to receive lifesaving proton therapy. The innovative and highly precise radiation therapy will be provided through The University of Kansas Cancer Center, the region&...

Proton Therapy Coming to Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Kan - The University of Kansas Health System has reached another major milestone in bringing proton therapy to Kansas City. Proton therapy is an advanced form of targeted radiation treatment that uses protons instead of X-rays to attack...

Using Data to Take on Cancer

The University of Kansas Cancer Center members built a data platform to streamline the process of synthesizing data about Kansas and Missouri demographics, cancer risk factors and incidence, and mortality rates.

The University of Kansas Cancer Center Among the First to Offer CAR T-cell Therapy to Treat Multiple Myeloma

Study Analyzes Clinical, Economic Impact of Hemorrhagic Cystitis in Stem Cell Transplant Patients

The results of the study were published in the journal Transplantation and Cell Therapy.

Exploring Immunotherapy Treatments to Treat Brain Cancer

Research offers hope for this difficult-to-treat disease.

$4.2 Million Grant Awarded for Breast Cancer Chemoprevention Study

Researchers at KU Cancer Center have received a grant from the NCI to study the effects of bazedoxifene and low-dose conjugated estrogen in women.

Children's Mercy Joins Pediatric Early Phase Clinical Trials Network

Children’s Mercy has been designated a non-core member of the Pediatric Early Phase Clinical Trials Network (PEP-CTN), enhancing their ability to bring the latest leading-edge pediatric cancer clinical trials to our region.

Ewing Sarcoma Patient Longs To Be a Kid

During the 2017 football season, Matthew Arndt told his mom about the problem. What was believed to be childhood growing pains soon turned into a diagnosis of Ewing sarcoma, a rare cancer that grows in the bones or soft tissue surrounding bones.

Taking Breast Cancer in Stride

Cynthia Garner, 62, exudes positivity. She's a power walker who eats right and has never smoked. That’s why yearly mammograms did not intimidate her. After more than 20 years of normal scans, she expected the same in late 2018.

A Curious Course to an Esophageal Cancer Diagnosis

Josh Mullin expected to mark his 40th birthday with the typical trappings: a few friends, cake, a celebratory drink. Instead, he began his 41st year with the worst birthday present anyone can get: a cancer diagnosis. Josh jokes about it now, cancer-f...

Peace Crane Symbolizes a Turning Point for Breast Cancer Survivor

According to Japanese lore, cranes signify good health and longevity by living 1,000 years. The legend is that anyone who folds 1,000 paper cranes will be granted one wish. This tradition is what first led architect-turned-artist Denise DiPiazzo to&n...