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Researchers receive $11.5 million grant to address health disparities through implementation science

Team seeks to improve real-world uptake of latest research evidence.

Sep 14, 2023
Cancer, Grants and Funding, Cancer & Public Health
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Researchers Awarded Grant to Improve Cervical Cancer Screening and Treatment in Kenya

With the aid of a new grant from the NCI, researchers will see if they can boost cervical cancer screening and treatment follow-up using a novel web-based tool.

Aug 31, 2023
Cancer, Grants and Funding, Cervical Cancer
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Labor Day Holiday Hours

In recognition of the upcoming Labor Day holiday, some of The University of Kansas Cancer Center offices will have modified hours on Monday, September 4.

Aug 31, 2023
Announcements, Our Cancer Center
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Experts call for standardized acute myeloid leukemia classification systems

The opinion piece was authored by leading international experts in the field of hematology, including Tara Lin, MD, professor in the Department of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapeutics at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

Aug 18, 2023
Cancer, Leukemia
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Researchers get $2.8 million grant to explore use of CAR T cell therapy in brain cancer

The grant from the National Cancer Institute will help researchers overcome challenges in using engineered T cells to treat glioblastoma.

Aug 18, 2023
Cancer, Grants and Funding, Immunotherapy, Brain Cancer
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Taylor Awarded Grant for Bladder Cancer Research

The $300,000 grant will fund efforts to explore the finding that people with Down Syndrome are less likely to develop and die from solid tumors.

Jul 13, 2023
Cancer, Grants and Funding, Bladder Cancer
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Breast Surgical Oncologist Jamie Wagner, DO, Brings Specialized Expertise to Olathe Health Cancer Center

Jamie Wagner, DO, a fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist, brings her specialized expertise to Olathe Health Cancer Center. She offers a multidisciplinary breast clinic that provides comprehensive care to patients with breast cancer.

Jul 12, 2023
Announcements, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer
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Studies examine cancer’s effect on work and finances

In the United States, cancer is among the most expensive medical conditions to treat. National costs for cancer care were estimated to be $190.2 billion in 2015.

Jul 10, 2023
Cancer, Friends Family and Caregivers, Research & Innovation
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The University of Kansas Cancer Center Receives Historic $100 Million Lead Gift to Support Transformative New Cancer Research and Care Facility

Gift raises total to $143 million for building bringing together cancer research, treatment and patient care teams, transforming cancer care in the region

Jun 27, 2023
Announcements, Cancer, Our Cancer Center
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Priyanka Sharma named Chair-Elect of ASCO Research Committee

The ASCO Research Committee aims to transform and advance cancer research and is comprised ASCO staff and members representing various medical oncology subspecialities.

Jun 26, 2023
Cancer, Accolades & Awards, Breast Cancer
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Independence Day Holiday Hours

In recognition of the upcoming Independence Day holiday, some of The University of Kansas Cancer Center’s offices will have modified hours on Tuesday, July 4.

Jun 13, 2023
Announcements, Our Cancer Center
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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.

Jun 02, 2023
Cancer, Announcements
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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.

May 25, 2023
Cancer, Accolades & Awards, Population Science
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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.

May 23, 2023
Cancer, Clinical Trials
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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.

May 16, 2023
Announcements, Our Cancer Center

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