The UK Markey Cancer Center, Kentucky’s only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, is dedicated to creating a cancer-free tomorrow through world-class research, advanced treatment and compassionate care. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a “Best Hospital for Cancer” since 2017, Markey offers state-of-the-art, personalized care led by multidisciplinary teams of oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, genetic experts and supportive care specialists. Through its molecular tumor board, Markey tailors therapies to each patient’s genetic profile and connects them to early-phase clinical trials offering promising new treatments. With more than 300 clinical trials and research studies, Markey provides Kentuckians access to groundbreaking therapies unavailable elsewhere in the region. Its team-based approach ensures every patient receives coordinated, individualized care focused on improving survival and quality of life.
