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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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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.

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.

Trainee Member Spotlight

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

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 Scr...

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, wher...

Breakthroughs in Brain Cancer Research

Q&A with Neuro-oncologist Dr. Tolga Tuncer

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...

Breaking Barriers in Ovarian Cancer Detection

Dr. Diane Mahoney’s passion for patient care and dedication to women’s health fuels her research.

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...

Cancer Survivor Brings Awareness and Hope to Her Community

Yolanda Irvin is a woman on a mission. Using her personal experience as a testament to the lifesaving power of a cancer second opinion, Yolanda is determined to bring healthcare education, accessibility and hope to her Kansas City community. Yoland...

Nebraska Prostate Cancer Patient Travels to Kansas for Proton Treatment

When facing a cancer diagnosis, people seek the most innovative and effective treatments available. Sometimes that means traveling to distant medical facilities, adding the anxiety of being hundreds or thousands of miles from home to an already stres...