Markey News & Highlights
Find the most recent news, videos, and more about the UK Markey Cancer Center below.
Multimedia Project Spotlights Cancer Burden in Appalachia
6/14/2022
Lower Your Cancer Risk With Easy Diet Changes
6/6/2022
UK Receives Renewed $11.4 Million Grant to Further Cancer Research
6/2/2022
Cancer Survivors Bond Over Shared Experiences at Markey's Expressions of Courage Event
6/1/2022
UK Receives Renewed $11.4 Million Grant to Further Cancer Research
5/25/2022
Pediatric Cancer Research Funding Critical to Save Lives
5/23/2022
Ky. Cancer Needs Assessment Report Details Critical Steps to Address Cancer Burden
5/16/2022
Cancer Research Highlighted in Day-long Spotlight Event
5/11/2022
BLOG: Cancer in Kentucky: Why Research Matters
5/10/2022
Davis Devotes Most of 40+ Year Career at UK to Caring for Cancer Patients
4/26/2022
UK Markey Cancer Center Joins Global Network to Advance Precision Oncology Research
4/14/2022
Markey Global Cancer Consortium Studies New Option for Diagnosing Lung Cancer
3/31/2022
UK Markey Cancer Foundation Funds World’s 1st Distinguished Professorship in Neuroendocrine Tumor Research
3/29/2022
Reminder: Schedule Your Colorectal Cancer Screening
3/28/2022
'They Treat Me Like a Person, Not a Chart': Colon Cancer Patient Thankful for Markey Team
3/21/2022
Junior Lauren Hudson Making Strides on Cancer Education, Literacy Through Research
3/16/2022
Social Workers Help Patients Find Light After Cancer Diagnosis
3/8/2022
‘UK at the Half’: Philanthropy Boosts Cancer Care at Markey
3/7/2022
DanceBlue 2022 Raises $1,430,497 For the Kids
3/6/2022
DanceBlue Leadership Prepares for 17th Annual Dance Marathon This Weekend
3/1/2022
'Behind the Blue': A Tradition of Care and Support With DanceBlue
2/28/2022
Markey's ACTION Program Announces Second Edition of Book
2/28/2022
UK, UK HealthCare Experts to Be Featured in KET Lung Disease Series
2/22/2022
'Behind the Blue': Mark Evers on the Milestones and Accomplishments of the UK Markey Cancer Center
2/22/2022
Historic, Multi-Million Dollar Gift Invests in Expansion of UK Markey Cancer Center Patient Care
2/17/2022
Markey Study Examines Kentucky’s Lung Cancer Disparities
2/17/2022
Brainson Lab Developing New Treatment Approaches for Lung Cancer
2/9/2022
The Impact of Research at the UK College of Medicine
2/8/2022
‘UK at the Half’: Miss USA, UK Alum Elle Smith Thankful for Wildcat Community
2/8/2022
'Team Jared' Honors KCH Patient After Cancer Battle
2/2/2022
Miss USA Elle Smith Talks Cervical Cancer Awareness with UK Markey Cancer Center
1/31/2022
Cervical Cancer Prevention is Possible With Increased Screening and Awareness
1/18/2022
Markey Cancer Foundation Receives ACS Grant to Help Patients Overcome Access to Care Barriers
12/21/2021
How an Experimental Therapy Brought This Markey Patient Back From the Brink
12/20/2021
UK HealthCare Employee Perseveres Through Pandemic, Cancer Diagnosis to Earn Art Degree
12/16/2021
UK Board of Trustees Approves Land Purchase for New Markey Cancer Outpatient Center
12/14/2021
Opportunity Open for Appalachian Students Interested in Cancer-Focused Careers
12/9/2021
Markey’s SHE in Oncology Program Provides Valuable Experience for Future Women in Science
12/6/2021
‘UK at the Half’: Learn About the Markey STRONG Program
11/23/2021
New UK Program Will Address Rural Cancer Health Disparities
11/19/2021
Q&A: Melinda Ickes Discusses Importance of Tobacco Prevention
11/19/2021
Markey Physician, Patient Join Governor in Proclaiming Lung Cancer Awareness Month
11/18/2021
'UK at the Half': Learn About Markey's SHE in Oncology Program
11/17/2021
Markey Molecular Tumor Board Improves Patient Outcomes in Appalachian Kentucky
11/2/2021
Lung Cancer Survivor 'Explores Uncharted Waters,' Offers Hope and Help With Cancer Support Group
11/1/2021
Markey Receives ACS Grant to Remove Transportation Barriers for Patients
10/21/2021
Markey Study Shows Nutrient-Regulated Hormone Alters Stem Cell Function
10/6/2021
UK Study Shows Combination Therapy May Potentially Improve Ovarian Cancer Patient Outcomes
9/28/2021
Society of University Surgeons Honors Markey Center's Mark Evers
9/23/2021
ACTION Students Document Cancer Crisis in Appalachia in New Photography Exhibit
9/21/2021
What You Need to Know About Ovarian Cancer Screenings
9/13/2021
'Whatever It Takes' — Middlesboro Mom Shows Superheroine Strength in Cancer Battle
9/3/2021
Lt. Gov. Coleman, Female Legislators Highlight UK’s Ovarian Cancer Screening Program
9/2/2021
UK HealthCare Launches Pediatric Neuroendocrine Tumor Program
8/26/2021
Markey Makes Major Impact on National Genomics Trial
8/24/2021
New Markey Initiative Helps Affiliates Deliver Cancer Care Closer to Home
8/17/2021
UK HealthCare Increases Visitor Restrictions Due to COVID Surge
8/12/2021
UK HealthCare Ranks No. 1 in Kentucky, Cancer Care Again Ranks Nationally in U.S. News & World Report
7/27/2021
UK Study Demonstrates the Benefit of Radiosensitizers in Cancer Treatment
7/27/2021
Staying Hydrated is Important During Cancer Treatment
7/26/2021
Diagnosed With Advanced Colorectal Cancer, Young UK Researcher Fights Back
7/23/2021
Markey Cancer Center at Lexington Clinic Richmond Location Has Moved
7/23/2021
ACTION Preps Kentucky High Schoolers for Cancer Careers Even Through the Pandemic
7/23/2021
UK Study to Reveal Health Equity Impacts of Flavored Tobacco Sale Restrictions
6/22/2021
UK Study Shows Methods to Increase Cancer Screening Awareness in Disparate Populations
6/8/2021
Markey Cancer Center Encourages COVID-19 Vaccinations for Cancer Patients
5/28/2021
Magnet Status Achieved for UK HealthCare, Eastern State Hospital
5/28/2021
Drug Derived from Kentucky-Grown Plant Shows Promise for Ovarian Cancer Treatment, Study Shows
5/28/2021
Spread the Word: Oral Cancer Screenings are Critical
5/28/2021
Preventing Cancer Recurrence with Coffee? Markey Launches Unique Clinical Trial
5/28/2021
UK HealthCare Announces Plan for New Ambulatory Cancer Complex
5/28/2021
COVID-19 Devastation in India Hits Home for Many South Asian Americans at UK
5/28/2021
Meadowview Regional Medical Center Announces Collaboration with Markey, Celebrates $7.6 Million Cancer Center Expansion
5/28/2021
Markey, Other Top U.S. Cancer Centers Urge Resumption of HPV Vaccination
5/28/2021
Betty Graham:'Skin Cancer Screenings Saved My Life'
5/28/2021
Kunos Appointed Medical Director of Markey Clinical Research Office
5/28/2021
Cancer Tried, But He's Still Here
4/30/2021
Cancer and COVID-19
4/8/2021
Colorectal Cancers in Kentucky
3/11/2021
Cancer Burden in Kentucky
2/11/2021
Markey Names Rogers as Director of Kentucky Cancer Program – East
1/20/2021
Cancer Curriculum for Kentucky Schools
1/14/2021
Herald-Leader: Drs. Susanne Arnold and Jill Kolesar speak on new trial for COVID-19 treatment
7/14/2020
Our commitment to your cancer care
4/28/2020
Cancer Conversations Podcast: Oncofertility
12/20/2019
Throwback Thursday: Dr. Mark Evers
11/7/2019
New $5.7 Million Grant Aims to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening, Follow-Up Care in Appalachia
10/29/2019
Nutrition and Cancer Prevention
10/24/2019
UK Becomes First Center in the Country to Open Total Cancer Care Protocol to Pediatric Patients
05/13/2019
UK Chemists Study New Cancer Therapies
05/09/2019
Support Markey at the 'Jam to Beat Cancer'
02/14/2019
Clinical Trial Gives UK Pathologist New Hope
02/05/2019
Remembering Dr. Gil Friedell
10/03/2018
Research Facility Shows What Kentucky Can Do
09/21/2018
Markey Names New Chief of Surgical Oncology
08/28/2018
Markey Joins NCI-Designated Cancer Centers in Endorsing Goal of Eliminating HPV-Related Cancers
06/08/2018
T.J. Samson Joins Markey Affiliate Network
04/23/2018
UK Study Shows Cell Signaling Interaction May Prevent Key Step in Lung Cancer Progression
11/09/2017
Research helps drive Kentucky's economy
08/29/2017
Early Diagnosis of Rare Ocular Cancer at UK Advanced Eye Care Gives Infant a Future with Sight
08/15/2017
UK Study Shows Cell Signaling Interaction May Prevent Key Step in Lung Cancer Progression
11/09/2017
Markey's Blackburn Earns NIH New Innovator Award for Cancer Research
10/06/2017
Research helps drive Kentucky's economy
08/29/2017
Early Diagnosis of Rare Ocular Cancer at UK Advanced Eye Care Gives Infant a Future with Sight
08/15/2017
New Study Discovers "Killer Peptide" That Helps Eliminate Resistant Cancer Cells
08/04/2017
Owensboro Health Joins UK Markey Research Network
07/20/2017
Dr. Mark F. Newman, Head of Duke University’s Practice Plans, Selected as UK’s Next EVPHA
07/11/2017
WKYT: Lexington cancer doctor saving women's lives
07/11/2017
Blocking Cancer—Scientists Find New Way to Combat Disease
06/26/2017
Highlands Regional Medical Center Joins UK Markey Affiliate Network
06/14/2017
Cancer Survivors Celebrate Life at Markey’s Expressions of Courage
06/12/2017
New Book by UK Faculty Member Guides STEM Students in Career Planning
06/02/2017
Markey Patient Looking Forward to Her Future After Being Told to Cease Treatment
05/31/2017
Can Regular Aspirin Use Reduce Your Cancer Risk?
05/30/2017
Researchers Present Work to Fight Cancer Burden at Markey Research Day
05/19/2017
Evers Elected to Association of American Physicians
05/12/2017
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Joins UK Markey Affiliate Network
05/03/2017
Markey and LLS Host Sixth Annual ‘Meet the Researcher Day’
05/03/2017
University of Kentucky cancer researchers host high school students
04/28/2017
UK Awarded $11.2 Million Grant to Launch New Center for Cancer and Metabolism
04/17/2017
UK Program Engages Appalachian Students in Cancer Research
04/07/2017
Markey's Van Nagell on the Legacy of the Ovarian Cancer Screening Program
03/27/2017
Markey Cancer Center Hosting Major Neuroendocrine Cancer Patient Conference April 22
03/17/2017
She Almost Skipped a Routine Exam, But Didn't – And It Saved Her Life
03/14/2017
Podcast: Cancer care close to home goal of Markey Network
03/09/2017
UK Confucius Institute and Markey Cancer Center Host China Day Symposium
02/21/2017
Q&A: KY youths missing out on cancer vaccine
02/09/2017
Bacterium from Kentucky Coal Mine Fire Could Aid Drug Targeting
02/09/2017
NCI Director Meets with Markey Researchers, Faculty During Special Visit
02/02/2017
New Study Shows Promise for Repurposing Anti-Malarial Drug for Cancer Treatment
01/17/2017
Cervical Cancer is Preventable, But Still Leading Cancer in Kentucky
01/10/2017
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Mallory Olson is the public relations officer for the UK Markey Cancer Center. She joined the UK Public Relations and Strategic Communications office health care team in 2019. Before coming to UK, Mallory was a television news reporter and anchor for seven years, working at stations in Pennsylvania and North Carolina.
Mallory Olson
UK Public Relations and Strategic Communications
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