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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.

Read Laura's cancer story
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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
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> Vice chancellor and director, The University of Kansas Cancer Center




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NCI Designation


EVERY PATIENT HAS A TEAM

Together, our nurse navigators, specialized doctors, support groups and patient
and family services are creating treatments personalized for you.

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NURSE NAVIGATORS

Disease-specific nurse navigators guide patients from diagnosis through testing
and appointments, answering questions and providing support.

Our nurse navigators


SPECIALIZED DOCTORS

Specialists at The University of Kansas Cancer Center have achieved national and
international recognition.

Our doctors


SUPPORT SERVICES

Our prescriptive and extensive support services are integral to the
comprehensive cancer care we provide.

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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...


Blog


THE TEAMS THAT MAKE CLINICAL TRIALS POSSIBLE

Clinical trials require the skills of many experts.


Blog


OPTIMIZING THE IMMUNE SYSTEM TO BEAT CANCER

The University of Kansas Cancer Center researchers are working on a new CAR
T-cell therapy that targets not 1 but 3 types of antigens. This combination
approach could expand the CAR's ability to effectively target and treat some
types of cancer.


Patient Story


WOMAN WITH METASTATIC BREAST CANCER FIGHTS WITH NEWEST THERAPY

Dawn Wheeler was an active 50-year-old going about her day when she received a
text from her older sister. “She texted because she didn’t think she’d be able
to get through a phone call, but she wanted to let me know she’d just been
diagnosed with br...


News


KU CANCER CENTER RESEARCHER SECURES $1.4M GRANT TO DEVELOP PEPTIDE THERAPY FOR
PROSTATE CANCER

Grant will fund Dr. Benyi Li’s research targeting treatment resistance in
prostate cancer.


News


PRATEEK SHARMA NAMED PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR GASTROINTESTINAL
ENDOSCOPY

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy upholds the highest
standards for gastrointestinal endoscopic practice and fosters research to
encourage continuous innovation.


Blog


DRIVING PROGRESS IN CANCER TREATMENT

Radiation oncologist Dr. Xinglei Shen discusses the latest clinical trials and
importance of patient-centered research.


News


RESEARCHERS LOOK AT WAYS TO TARGET EARLY BREAST CANCER PROGRESSION

U.S. Department of Defense grant funds effort to personalize treatment for
people with ductal carcinoma in situ.


Blog


TRAINEE MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Meet Renee Gilbert, M.A., a fourth-year graduate student and a new trainee
member of The University of Kansas Cancer Center.


News


BRET FREUDENTHAL RECEIVES EMERGING LEADER AWARD FROM THE MARK FOUNDATION FOR
CANCER RESEARCH

The program supports innovative cancer research conducted by the next generation
of leaders. Grants are awarded to outstanding early career investigators to
support high-impact, high-risk projects that are distinct from their current
research portfol...


Patient Story


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...


Patient Story


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...


Patient Story


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...


Blog


THE TEAMS THAT MAKE CLINICAL TRIALS POSSIBLE

Clinical trials require the skills of many experts.


Blog


OPTIMIZING THE IMMUNE SYSTEM TO BEAT CANCER

The University of Kansas Cancer Center researchers are working on a new CAR
T-cell therapy that targets not 1 but 3 types of antigens. This combination
approach could expand the CAR's ability to effectively target and treat some
types of cancer.


Patient Story


WOMAN WITH METASTATIC BREAST CANCER FIGHTS WITH NEWEST THERAPY

Dawn Wheeler was an active 50-year-old going about her day when she received a
text from her older sister. “She texted because she didn’t think she’d be able
to get through a phone call, but she wanted to let me know she’d just been
diagnosed with br...


News


KU CANCER CENTER RESEARCHER SECURES $1.4M GRANT TO DEVELOP PEPTIDE THERAPY FOR
PROSTATE CANCER

Grant will fund Dr. Benyi Li’s research targeting treatment resistance in
prostate cancer.


News


PRATEEK SHARMA NAMED PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR GASTROINTESTINAL
ENDOSCOPY

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy upholds the highest
standards for gastrointestinal endoscopic practice and fosters research to
encourage continuous innovation.


Blog


DRIVING PROGRESS IN CANCER TREATMENT

Radiation oncologist Dr. Xinglei Shen discusses the latest clinical trials and
importance of patient-centered research.


News


RESEARCHERS LOOK AT WAYS TO TARGET EARLY BREAST CANCER PROGRESSION

U.S. Department of Defense grant funds effort to personalize treatment for
people with ductal carcinoma in situ.


Blog


TRAINEE MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Meet Renee Gilbert, M.A., a fourth-year graduate student and a new trainee
member of The University of Kansas Cancer Center.


News


BRET FREUDENTHAL RECEIVES EMERGING LEADER AWARD FROM THE MARK FOUNDATION FOR
CANCER RESEARCH

The program supports innovative cancer research conducted by the next generation
of leaders. Grants are awarded to outstanding early career investigators to
support high-impact, high-risk projects that are distinct from their current
research portfol...


Patient Story


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...


Patient Story


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...


Patient Story


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...


Blog


THE TEAMS THAT MAKE CLINICAL TRIALS POSSIBLE

Clinical trials require the skills of many experts.


Blog


OPTIMIZING THE IMMUNE SYSTEM TO BEAT CANCER

The University of Kansas Cancer Center researchers are working on a new CAR
T-cell therapy that targets not 1 but 3 types of antigens. This combination
approach could expand the CAR's ability to effectively target and treat some
types of cancer.


Patient Story


WOMAN WITH METASTATIC BREAST CANCER FIGHTS WITH NEWEST THERAPY

Dawn Wheeler was an active 50-year-old going about her day when she received a
text from her older sister. “She texted because she didn’t think she’d be able
to get through a phone call, but she wanted to let me know she’d just been
diagnosed with br...


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