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Believe in Markey

Believe in Markey

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Believe in Markey Cancer Center

KENTUCKY'S FIRST AND ONLY
NCI COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER

Patients treated at NCI Comprehensive Cancer Centers have higher survival rates—and now, Kentucky has one, right here. Markey Cancer Center has been recognized as an NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center, getting us even closer to our goal of a cancer-free future.

NATIONALLY RANKED
CANCER CARE

A top-50 cancer center since 2017, and Kentucky’s only NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center.
WHAT SETS US APART

TOMORROW'S
TREATMENTS TODAY

Innovative new drugs, treatments and clinical trials unavailable anywhere else.
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PERSONALIZED
THERAPIES

Our Molecular Tumor Board analyzes your genes to tailor therapies to your specific needs.
SEE WHY

A TEAM FOR
EVERY CANCER

We serve Kentucky and beyond with a diverse team, including oncologists, social workers, dietitians and more.
OUR SPECIALTIES
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BELIEVE IN
OUR STORIES

Celebrate the inspiring journeys of UK Markey Cancer Center patients beating the odds. Meet these “Extraordinary People” who demonstrate strength, resilience and determination and the UK HealthCare experts who support them every step of the way.

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BELIEVE IN
EARLY DETECTION

A cancer-free future for Kentuckians begins with early screenings. We work with health professionals across the state to screen Kentuckians for the cancers that hit our Commonwealth the hardest, including, lung, colorectal, breast and ovarian cancers.

NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center - A Cancer Center Designated by the National Cancer Institute

Markey Cancer Center is designated by the National Cancer Institute as a Comprehensive Cancer Center – a distinction that recognizes our commitment to accelerating precision cancer research and care to patients. We are the first and only NCI-Comprehensive Cancer Center in Kentucky, and one of 56 in the nation.

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