UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute

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Hematologist Alan Baltz, M.D., Joins UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute - UAMS News Alan Baltz, M.D., has joined the Division of Hematology and Oncology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, where he treats patients with blood cancers and other hematological disorders. “The need for hematology and oncology care has nev...

Please join us in the first-floor Patient Support Pavilion for our next . It's going to be yummy!

"I figured it was a death sentence," said 16-year survivor DeAnn Shields Marley. 📺WATCH as DeAnn shares her journey with THV11's Karen Fuller.

Arkansas woman shares story of overcoming ovarian cancer, a 'silent killer' An Arkansas woman shares her story about overcoming ovarian cancer, a rare but deadly form of reproductive cancer in women.

The FDA-approved Shield blood test became available in May 2024 for colorectal cancer screening. This means we have another non-invasive screening tool that may help as a first-line test only.

"It must be understood that a negative test does not mean that you do not have cancer," says UAMS Colorectal Surgeon Jonathan Laryea, M.D. "We do not know how often this test should be done. If this test is positive, patients still need a colonoscopy to confirm whether they have colorectal cancer."

It's Friday Night Lights for lymphoma survivor Jack Pounders, #12 QB for the Springdale Bulldogs. We're so proud of you, Jack. You're already a winner! Now, go throw some touchdowns! 🏈🏈🏈 https://tinyurl.com/2zueu4t2

20-year cancer survivor David Sutton of St. Petersburg, Florida, is hopping on his bike Sept. 22 for another ride across the mountains of Western North Carolina. It’s his way of inspiring others with multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer, and raising money to support the ongoing research efforts of the world-renowned UAMS Myeloma Center where he has been a patient for two decades. Go, David! UAMS Myeloma Center

To learn more about David’s story and to support the David Sutton 2024 Bike Ride to Fight Cancer, visit https://tinyurl.com/2rp9vm2w

We are pleased to host the 2024 Neurofibromatosis Family Conference with Arkansas Children's and the Children's Tumor Foundation on Saturday, Sept. 21. Patients and families can register for the conference at this link: https://www.ctf.org/events/arkansas-family-nf-conference/

NF is a rare genetic disease that causes the growth of tumors in different parts of the body. These tumors can develop into cancer. UAMS is home to the only Adult NF Clinic in the region and is led by Erika Santos Horta, M.D.

Honor or remember a loved one with the purchase of a lantern to be displayed with your loved one's name at our upcoming "Light in the Dark" Gala for Life event. These beautiful LED lanterns can be purchased online for $100 each.

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❤️Today, these two love birds spent their 64th wedding anniversary volunteering at the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. Happy Anniversary, Becky and Don Davis! 💍Thank you for sharing six+ decades of love with our patients.

Love all, serve all.❤️

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HIGH PROFILE: UAMS' Dr. Michael Birrer pushing for NCI designation | Arkansas Democrat Gazette Dr. Michael Birrer at UAMS on 08/05/2024 for High Profile cover story.(Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Cary Jenkins) Entering Dr. Michael Birrer's corner office at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, the vice chancellor and director of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute invited a vi...

Is cancer a death sentence?
Will eating sugar make my cancer worse?
Do cell phones cause cancer?
Can herbal products cure cancer?
Do cancers act the same way in everyone?

Answers to these cancer myths and more from UAMS Surgeon Thomas Kang, M.D., in this episode of Conquering Cancer on THV11.

Arkansas doctor addresses common myths associated with cancer Dr. Thomas Kang, a cancer surgeon at UAMS, is now helping patients by addressing common myths associated with the disease.

Such an honor to have Harvard Medical School Professor of Radiation Oncology, Dan Duda, DMD, Ph.D., here to share the latest research and advances in liver cancer treatment. Dr. Duda is director of Translational Research in Gastrointestinal Radiation Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital. [Dr. Duda is shown here with UAMS' Marius Nagalo, Ph.D., an NCI-funded cancer researcher who serves as co-leader of our Cancer Therapeutics Research Group]

The NCI Cancer Centers Program is one of the anchors of the nation’s cancer research effort. Through this program, NCI recognizes centers around the country that meet rigorous standards for transdisciplinary, state-of-the-art research focused on developing new and better approaches to preventing, diagnosing, and treating cancer.

NCI-Designated Cancer Centers are located in 36 states and the District of Columbia and receive support from NCI to help deliver cutting-edge cancer treatments to patients.

How many NCI-Designated Cancer Centers are there? Post your answer in the comments

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“Being recognized again by NAPBC distinguishes the UAMS Breast Cancer Program as one of the leading breast cancer treatment programs in the United States,” said Ronda S. Henry-Tillman, M.D., chief of breast oncology at UAMS and the Muriel Balsam Kohn Chair in Breast Surgical Oncology at UAMS. https://tinyurl.com/5cswrnv2 UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

To meet the cancer care needs of the future, we're working to strengthen cancer research and training programs to produce the next generation of researchers and oncologists.

Cancer Institute Internship Program Prepares Students for Careers in Oncology - UAMS News To meet the cancer care needs of the future, the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is working to strengthen its research and training programs to produce the next generation of cancer researchers and oncologists. One of the institute’s training programs that’s generating enthusiasm a...

UAMS introduces game-changing light technology in brain tumor removal UAMS is one of only three hospitals in the world to offer a revolutionary new light technology during brain surgery. It's a handheld blue light from Spectra tha

We are proud to receive high-performing designations from U.S. News and World Report for the treatment of:
- Colon Cancer
- Leukemia
- Lymphoma
- Myeloma
- Lung Cancer

UAMS Designated a 2024-2025 Best Hospital; Rated High-Performing in Nine Areas - UAMS News U.S. News & World Report has named the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as a 2024-2025 Best Hospital. In the magazine’s annual Best Hospitals edition, released today, UAMS was named Best Hospital in the Little Rock metropolitan area, in a tie with Baptist Health Medical Center. U...

A clinical trial funded by the National Cancer Institute comparing vs. traditional X-ray radiation in patients with head and neck cancer showed significant benefits, including reduced malnutrition and feeding tube dependency.

“The results of this multicenter Phase III randomized trial provide evidence for IMPT as a new standard-of-care treatment approach for the management of head and neck tumors. This is significant for patients as IMPT represents a curative, de-intensified option compared to traditional radiation therapy with IMRT.”

Learn more at ProtonCenterofArkansas.com

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“This is the first glimmer of we’ve had in a long time for a that is very hard to treat,” said Birrer. “We have desperately needed better treatments, so this is a home run.” ⚾⚾⚾UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences JAMA Oncology

UAMS’ Michael Birrer, M.D., Ph.D., Publishes Study Results in JAMA Oncology on Treatment for Incurable Cervical Cancer - UAMS News The results of an international clinical trial led by Michael Birrer, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), on the use of a novel bispecific antibody for women with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer were...

👏👏👏Congratulations to our OUTSTANDING UAMS cancer researchers who have been awarded 5 NEW GRANTS from the National Cancer Institute in 2024!

The multimillion-dollar increase in highly competitive cancer research funding in less than three months comes on top of an existing $11.5 million COBRE grant awarded to UAMS in March by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to establish the Center for Molecular Interactions in Cancer.

UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Awarded Five New Grants from National Cancer Institute - UAMS News Researchers at the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) have been awarded five new grants from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in 2024, totaling $4.6 million. New grants include: $3.3 million NCI grant to create a Melanoma Resistance....

is on the rise in younger women and is being diagnosed at later stages, especially in black women. Uterine cancer is the #1 obesity-driven cancer in women in Arkansas.

The most common symptom is bleeding after menopause. Others include having absent or irregular periods in premenopausal women or never stopping your period. In addition to obesity, risk factors include never having children, diabetes, and a family history of uterine, ovarian or colon cancer.

Dr. Heather Williams discusses uterine cancer awareness June is International Uterine Cancer Awareness Month. It's a cancer affecting women that you may not know much about.Dr. Heather Williams, a gynecologic oncolo

Exciting news! 100 patients have received proton therapy at the Proton Center of Arkansas. That's 100 families that were able to stay together and didn't have to leave home to get this advanced treatment.

Thank you Children's Tumor Foundation's Dancing with Our Stars and Arvest Bank for supporting our Adult NF Clinic!

We are proud to say that the first-ever multidisciplinary Adult NF Clinic is right here in our home of Arkansas at the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. This could not be possible without our community and supporters. Thank you Arvest Bank for supporting the Children's Tumor Foundation and our mission to End NF

We are so grateful to our generous sponsors, walkers and volunteers who helped make this year's Be A Part of the Cure Walk such a success! Mark your calendars for Be A Part of the Cure 2025 - the date is May 3, 2025!

Be A Part of the Cure Walk Raises $400,000 for UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute - UAMS News The UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute held its fourth Be A Part of the Cure Walk on Saturday, May 4, and raised a record-setting $400,000 to support its growing clinical and translational research programs.

“Dr. Bryant-Smith has made far-reaching contributions to the field of radiology in advancing research and clinical trials that have made very real improvements in the care of breast cancer patients,” said Michael Birrer, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. “She is a champion for better access to breast screening for women in rural, underserved areas of Arkansas to help improve cancer disparities and health outcomes.”

UAMS’ Gwendolyn Bryant-Smith, M.D., Named Fellow of the American College of Radiology - UAMS News Gwendolyn Bryant-Smith, M.D., director of the Breast Center at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, has received the prestigious designation of Fellow of the American College of Radiology (FACR). ACR awards fellowships to only 15% of its 40...