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Cancer Center and Research Institute

The Cancer Center and Research Institute unites physicians, nurses and researchers from the University of Mississippi Medical Center and the University of Mississippi in the quest to stop cancer through:

  • Interdisciplinary world class cancer prevention, detection and treatment.
  • Research to better prevent, detect and treat cancer.
  • Education for Mississippi residents and the medical caregivers who one day will provide their cancer care.

Adult and pediatric physicians see more than 2,000 new patients annually and follow more than 5,800 survivors. Cancer teams see many people with rare or complex care needs.

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Cytotechnician Camrell Williams processes cervical cytology specimens in the Cytology Laboratory at UMMC.

Dozens screened at See, Test and Treat event

Monday, April 8, 2024

The annual event provides free cancer screenings for uninsured and underinsured women and health education in association with community partners. The goal is to lower cancer death rates in women. Read More

Dr. Keli Xu, associate professor for the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, conducts research on pancreatic cancer and breast cancer. Here, he examines mammogram tissue using various models.

UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute to seek national designation

Monday, January 29, 2024

Mississippi is notorious for having among the worst cancer survival rates in the country. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates cancer deaths in Mississippi to be 20% higher than the national average. Read More

Latest News

Cytotechnician Camrell Williams processes cervical cytology specimens in the Cytology Laboratory at UMMC.

Dozens screened at See, Test and Treat event

Published on Monday, April 8, 2024

Georgia Pritchard of Sturgis in a follow-up visit has a conversation with Dr. Omar Chohan, associate professor of neurosurgery, after receiving laser interstitial thermal therapy for her persistent brain tumor.

Laser therapy restores hope to patients with persistent brain tumors

Published on Monday, March 18, 2024

Dr. Keli Xu, associate professor for the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, conducts research on pancreatic cancer and breast cancer. Here, he examines mammogram tissue using various models.

UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute to seek national designation

Published on Monday, January 29, 2024

Kennedi Jackson gets a kiss from mom Kashanta Jackson as dad Tyrone Jackson looks on.

Gene therapy offers hope for sickle cell patients

Published on Monday, January 22, 2024

Dr. Jeanette Pullen and Suzan Thames smile under a rainbow mural after the opening of the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders in this UMMC file photo.

Early supporter of Children’s cancer center makes $1M donation toward renovations

Published on Monday, July 17, 2023

Dr. Rodney Rocconi’s childhood familial experiences with cancer, coupled with his life’s work in cancer research has come full circle through his position as director for the CCRI. His ultimate vision is to obtain National Cancer Institute designation for the cancer center.

Dr. Rodney Rocconi: Ole Miss alumnus returns home to lead call to arms to improve cancer care

Published on Monday, July 10, 2023

Children's of Mississippi nurse practitioner Hannah Jordan checks patient Kenson Young of Quitman, the first patient to be treated in the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders' temporary location in Wiser Hospital for Women and Infants.

Pediatric cancer, blood treatments move temporarily to Wiser to make room for renovations

Published on Monday, April 3, 2023

Doctor prepares syringes and vials as patient sitting on exam table looks on.

Treatment

Interdisciplinary teams meet regularly to review each new patient’s case and recommend the best treatment for each individual. Doctors here see many unusual and complex cases.

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Education

The Cancer Center and Research Institute offers the state’s only residency and fellowship programs for professionals seeking a career in cancer care.

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Researcher extracting samples from container.

Research

Researchers and physicians at UMMC and at the University of Mississippi are working together to seek new and better ways to prevent, detect and treat cancer.

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