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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. The University of Kansas Cancer Center will open locations in the Briarcliff a...

Feb 17, 2025
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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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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 11, 2025
Announcements, 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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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 University of Kansas Canc...

Dec 03, 2024
Announcements, Cancer
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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.

Nov 19, 2024
Cancer, Accolades & Awards, Research & Innovation
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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.

Oct 14, 2024
Cancer, Accolades & Awards, Tobacco
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Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

In recognition of the upcoming Thanksgiving Day holiday, some of The University of Kansas Cancer Center's offices will have modified hours on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29.

Oct 08, 2024
Announcements, Our Cancer Center
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KU Cancer Center Investigators Honored for Excellence in Clinical Trial Enrollment

The KU Cancer Center-MCA team received the National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP)'s Platinum Certificate of Excellence and was named a top 20 NCORP site for exceptional achievement in use of a Clinical Trial Screening Tool to address cancer health disparities. Nearly 30 members of the team received individual honors from NCORP for their work in engaging participants in clinical trials.

Oct 01, 2024
Cancer, Clinical Trials
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Study Finds Opt-Out Treatment Helps Smokers Quit, Even Those with Low Motivation

People who smoke cigarettes and automatically receive help to quit are more likely to succeed, even if they aren’t fully motivated at first. A new study led by researchers at The University of Kansas Cancer Center found that an opt-out approach, where people who smoke are provided with tobacco cessation medications and counseling unless they decline, significantly increases quit rates. One month after starting, 22% of people in the opt-out group had quit smoking, while only 16% in the opt-in group had quit.

Sep 17, 2024
Cancer, Research & Innovation, Tobacco
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Dr. Koestler Appointed Assistant Director for Shared Resources

In this role, Dr. Koestler will work closely with Matthew Mayo, PhD, associate director for Shared Resources, to oversee and enhance KU Cancer Center’s scientific shared resources and core facilities, which offer advanced instrumentation and tools to support basic, clinical and translational research.

Sep 16, 2024
Cancer, Announcements, Support Services and Groups
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Harlan-Williams named Associate Director for Education

Lisa Harlan-Williams, PhD, associate professor of Cell Biology and Physiology, has been appointed associate director for Education at The University of Kansas Cancer Center.

Aug 29, 2024
Cancer, Announcements, Research & Innovation
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Remembering Jeff Reene

During his tenure at KU Cancer Center, Jeff worked tirelessly to build relationships between KU Cancer Center, The University of Kansas Health System and Kansas lawmakers. These efforts culminated in a significant milestone in 2012 when the cancer center achieved National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation, a prestigious recognition that enhanced the center’s reputation and capacity to provide world-class cancer care.

Aug 26, 2024
Cancer, Announcements, Our Cancer Center

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