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Thomas Appointed Associate Director for Basic Science

In this role, Dr. Thomas will have oversight of basic research activities across the cancer center.

Jul 09, 2025
Cancer, Announcements, Cancer Biology
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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 Friday, July 4, 2025.

Jun 17, 2025
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V Foundation Funds Study on Obesity and Breast Cancer Prevention

Grant will fund efforts to understand how obesity may contribute to breast cancer risk, and how lifestyle changes might help prevent it.

Jun 12, 2025
Cancer, Grants and Funding, Breast Cancer
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The University of Kansas Cancer Center Now in Liberty

Kansas City, Kan. – As of June 10, 2025, The University of Kansas Cancer Center offers care at Liberty Hospital. This location is 1 of 3 in the Northland (Briarcliff, Green Hills and Liberty) intended to underscore the cancer center’s commitment to p...

Jun 09, 2025
Announcements, Cancer
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KU Cancer Center breaks ground for new complex that promises to transform both care and research in the region

The new complex will enable physicians and researchers to collaborate in real time on personalized treatment options and make them available to patients more quickly.

May 23, 2025
Cancer, NCI Designation, Our Cancer Center
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Clinical Trial Investigates Immunotherapy for Glioblastoma

KU Cancer Center is the lead site for a phase 2b randomized clinical trial studying an investigational immunotherapy approach in patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma.

May 01, 2025
Cancer, Clinical Trials, Immunotherapy, Brain Cancer
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Memorial Day Holiday Hours

In recognition of the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, some of The University of Kansas Cancer Center’s offices will have modified hours on Monday, May 26, 2025.

May 01, 2025
Announcements, Cancer
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Anthony Sung Named A. Drue Jennings Professor in Medical Oncology

Established in 2016 by The Sunderland Foundation and Hall Family Foundation, the A. Drue Jennings Professorship honors a longtime KU Cancer Center supporter.

Apr 23, 2025
Cancer, Accolades & Awards, Survivorship
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The University of Kansas Cancer Center Expands to 3 Northland Locations

Kansas City, Kan. – The University of Kansas Cancer Center is expanding the care it provides in the Northland by opening new locations at Briarcliff and Liberty Hospital. Ranked in the top 1% nationwide, the cancer center offers unrivaled expertise a...

Mar 31, 2025
Announcements, Our Cancer Center
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Cancer Care Specialists in the Northland

The University of Kansas Cancer Center offers treatment in the Northland, where patients receive comprehensive cancer care, including medical oncology and radiation oncology, and have even greater access to treatment options and clinical trials. Mee...

Feb 21, 2025
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Winter Weather Updates

Snow is expected in Kansas City and parts of Kansas this week, we plan to be open and available to provide care.

Feb 17, 2025
Announcements, Cancer
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New Study Seeks Best Practices for Fat Grafting in Breast Reconstruction

Grant from the National Cancer Institute will support efforts to establish guidelines.

Feb 11, 2025
Cancer, Breast Cancer
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Research Sheds New Light on a Key Ovarian Cancer Biomarker

Dr. Rebecca Whelan’s research reveals critical insights into a standard ovarian cancer biomarker.

Jan 30, 2025
Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Screening & Early Detection
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Cancer Center Adds Seventh CAR T-Cell Treatment

In early November, the Food and Drug Administration approved the chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR T-cell) therapy obecabtagene autoleucel, brand name Aucatzyl®, for use in treating relapsed or refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leu...

Jan 06, 2025
Treatments and Therapies, , CAR T Cell Therapy
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday Hours

In recognition of the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, some of The University of Kansas Cancer Center’s offices will have modified hours on Monday, January 20, 2025.

Jan 06, 2025

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