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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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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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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.

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KU Medical Center researchers receive R01 grant from National Cancer Institute to increase targeted cancer treatments to rural cancer patients

TEAMSPORT will create a standardized approach to ordering genomic tests and adapt it for use in community cancer centers, where most cancer patients receive testing and treatment.
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Lymphedema Program Receives Elite Honor

The University of Kansas Cancer Center lymphedema program was recently named a Comprehensive Center of Excellence in the diagnosis and treatment of lymphatic disease.
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Inaugural Associate Director for Cancer Workforce Equity Named

Megha Ramaswamy, PhD, MPH, will serve as Associate Director for Cancer Workforce Equity.
Patient Story

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...
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2022 Directors Award and Pilot Award Recipients

The University of Kansas Cancer Center announced its 2022 recipients of the Director’s Awards, which recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the cancer center’s mission, and Pilot Awards, which funds promising novel research...
Patient Story

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...
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Remembering patient research advocate Doug Sparling

An author, artist, musician and technology guru, Doug ultimately found his calling as a cancer research advocate.

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5 Things You May Not Know About Clinical Trials

With all the advances in our understanding of cancer biology and new options for treatment, today is an ideal time to consider joining a clinical trial.
Patient Story

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...
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Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Screening

Scientists are exploring the use of AI in cancer screenings
Patient Story

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...