Our team approach
The UK Urologic Oncology team includes multiple oncology specialists with a broad range of expertise in cancer care and treatment. Our team provides expertise and offers patients personalized care and treatment plans suited for their needs.
Our team leads the region in the care of patients with urologic cancers, specializing in the comprehensive multidisciplinary care for the treatment of kidney, bladder, prostate, testicular, penile and adrenal malignancies. In addition to offering complex surgical management of these malignancies, including robotic and laparoscopic/minimally invasive surgery, they provide advanced medical and radiation therapies. The team of surgical, medical and radiation oncologists work to develop a personalized treatment plan for each individual patient.
Markey has provided state-of-the-art cancer care for more than 20 years, and we are proud to be the only cancer center in Kentucky designated by the National Cancer Institute. For the last five years, Markey Cancer Center has been nationally recognized as a top 50 cancer center by U.S. News and World Report.
Survival rates
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), there is a 99% five-year relative survival rate among prostate cancer patients.
Clinical trials
Clinical trials help keep our cancer care on the leading edge by allowing researchers to apply cancer knowledge as it develops to give you the best chance of survival.
At Markey, our specialists place a high value on all areas of prostate cancer treatment, from patient care designed for the unique patient to developing treatments of the future.
Visit Markey’s Clinical Trials webpage for more information on how to participate, as well as the NCI Clinical Trials webpages for additional resources.
Download the Markey Cancer Center Clinical Trials app.
Request an appointment online or call 859-257-4488 or 866-340-4488 (toll free).
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About your first visit
- For your first visit, you will be directed to the multidisciplinary clinic on the first floor of the Whitney-Hendrickson Building. Directions to the Whitney-Hendrickson Building.
- After registering at the front desk, a receptionist will help guide you through your appointment.
- Free parking is available to patients in the Whitney-Hendrickson parking lot.
- Please remember to bring your patient packet with the completed forms. These items will help your doctor learn more about your case and determine the best plan for your care.
- Review the patient handbook to learn about your stay and everything Markey offers for patients and families.
- UK HealthCare accepts many forms of insurance.
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Clinical trials
- Learn more about the ongoing cancer clinical trials at Markey.
- Download the Markey Cancer Center Clinical Trials app.
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Support
- Genetic counseling and testing services are available to answer questions about your family history.
- Visit our Events Calendar for support group details, integrative medicine and Cancer Center events.
- Learn more about Markey Cancer Center Support Services.
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Learn more
For more information on diagnosis, treatment and more of prostate cancer, visit our prostate cancer information pages below.
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Locations
Clinics
Multidisciplinary Clinic
UK Markey Cancer Center
Whitney-Hendrickson Building800 Rose St.
First Floor
Lexington, KY 40536Call 859-257-4488Call 866-340-4488A parking lot is located near the Whitney-Hendrickson Building, accessible via Hospital Drive. Get directions to Whitney-Hendrickson.
This is a clinic of the University of Kentucky Hospital, also known as UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital. Read more »