Ellis Fischel Cancer Center

06/14/2023

“Cancer has so many challenges. Simply being able to watch survivors enjoy a wonderful event with friends and family was a true joy and a reminder of the purpose behind everything we do at Ellis Fischel Cancer Center.” — Jake Kettle, director of Ellis Fischel Cancer Center
Thank you to all who joined us for our Cancer Survivor Celebration! We had an incredible time celebrating hope and honoring the survivors, fighters and caregivers in our community!

05/12/2023

The MU School of Medicine and Ellis Fischel Cancer Center held Cancer Research Day May 9. The event highlighted original research conducted by MU faculty, staff, and trainees focused on shaping the future of cancer care. Learn more below.

The MU School of Medicine and Ellis Fischel Cancer Center held Cancer Research Day May 9, showcasing recent research advances to a record number of 259 attendees.

04/13/2023

Our team is taking on the sixth most common cancer with free head and neck cancer screenings on Friday, April 21 at Ellis Fischel Cancer Center. Although alcohol and to***co are the No. 1 risk factors for head and neck cancer, HPV, occupational exposures and radiation exposures play a significant role as well, making this a cancer that should be on everyone’s radar. Learn more and reserve your spot today by contacting Shelley Perrigo at perrigos@health.missouri.edu or (573) 882-5755.

04/04/2023

We are less than TWO WEEKS away from the 14th Annual Head for the Cure 5K - Mid-Missouri! Join us as we celebrate the Mid-Missouri brain tumor community in an incredible morning of raising funds, awareness, and hope.

Hurry, because prices increase WEDNESDAY, April 5th! Register, donate, and start a team at headforthecure.org/midmissouri. Ellis Fischel Cancer Center

12/02/2022

Learn about our new artificial intelligence tool that advances radiotherapy cancer treatment with the goal of better targeting tumors, reducing the dose to healthy tissue and improving overall patient outcomes. ➡️ bit.ly/3iwBvfY

10/31/2022

Ellis Fischel Cancer Center welcomed a special guest for the annual Pink Out Day, Wednesday Oct. 26 in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Miss Missouri 2022 Clare Marie Kuebler joined Ellis Fischel staff for a Pink Out photo.

Kuebler also toured Ellis Fischel Cancer Center during her visit. learned about mammography services and got a sneak peek at the decorated bras that will be auctioned off at the Artful Bra fundraiser. “Being a woman in a woman empowerment organization, it was really important for me to spread awareness and use my platform as Miss Missouri to educate others about breast cancer,” Kuebler said.

Kuebler is a University of Missouri graduate. She’ll compete in the Miss America competition in December.

10/13/2022

Save the date, October 27, for the 11th Annual Artful Bra event. This free event at Waves Cider Company will feature a silent auction for the amazing bra's and other items, a raffle, music, food, cider and lots of fun. All proceeds go to provide our patients with financial assistance.

10/05/2022

Putting out pink ducks in the healing garden in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month.