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A beacon of hope for those with cancer

Join us as we transform how cancer care and research are provided and make Kansas City a world-class destination for the very best cancer care available anywhere.

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A beacon of hope for those with cancer

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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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Leaders in Lifesaving Proton Therapy

Trust your care to our nationally renowned experts with 115+ years of combined proton therapy experience.

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Leaders in Lifesaving Proton Therapy

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When you work for The University of Kansas Cancer Center, you'll enjoy competitive compensation, excellent benefits and the pride of working for an organization that is truly making a difference. Learn more about our open positions.

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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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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 lymphobl...

An Agent for Early Detection

Olathe resident and real estate agent Bev Huff was fighting breast cancer long before she was diagnosed in November 2020. In the years leading up to her diagnosis, both Bev’s mother and aunt battled the disease. She followed their cancer journe...

Trainee Member Spotlight

Dr. Leah Lambart highlights the importance of advancing public health through meaningful, community-driven efforts.

Christmas and New Year’s holiday hours

Kansas City, Kan. – In recognition of the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s holidays, some of The University of Kansas Cancer Center’s offices will have modified hours on Wednesday, December 25, and Wednesday, January 1. The Univers...

KU Cancer Center Celebrates Director’s and Pilot Award Recipients at Research Week

At The University of Kansas Cancer Center Research Week, leaders announced this year’s award recipients, recognizing standout achievements and discoveries.

UKanQuit Celebrates 2024 Tobacco Treatment Champions

Each year, the program honors healthcare professionals from across the health system and The University of Kansas Cancer Center for their exceptional commitment to promoting tobacco cessation and improving patient health.

Trainee Member Spotlight

Dr. Katy Swancutt discusses her journey from veterinary medicine to cancer research.

Breakthroughs in Brain Cancer Research

Q&A with Neuro-oncologist Dr. Tolga Tuncer

Genetic Testing Helped Priscilla Brittine Defy Her DNA

When Priscilla Brittine’s mother went to the emergency room in 2001 for stomach pains, she was told it was acid reflux and sent home. Seven months later, she died from stomach cancer. In the years that followed, Priscilla watched as stomach c...

Trainee Member Spotlight

Kafayat Yusuf, MS, studies the link between inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer.

Second Opinion Cancer Diagnosis Saves Life of Chief of Police

In January 2019, after experiencing severe back pain for several months, Darren McLaughlin was at work when he was taken to a nearby emergency room. He was having trouble breathing and his pain was debilitating. Darren, who is chief of police in Merr...

Treatment Far from Home Helps Woman Beat Leukemia

Margie Harper lives near New Orleans, Louisiana, but it was doctors at The University of Kansas Cancer Center in Kansas City who gave her a second chance at life. In 2018, Margie was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a form of blood canc...