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.

09/13/2022

07/01/2022

What a great day for 5-year-old Oliver. Oliver is a patient at Children’s Hospital and is a super fan of Truman the Tiger. Truman made a special visit to say hi! 💛🖤

Thank you to Truman and University of Missouri Cheerleading for making this happen.

Oliver made Truman’s day when Truman stopped by the hospital for a visit! Truman received word that Oliver was a big fan and couldn’t miss the opportunity to meet him. We are cheering for you Oliver!
To support research efforts that will benefit patients like Oliver, please consider donating using the link below.

https://www.muhealth.org/giving/areas-to-support/donate-to-ellis-fischel-cancer-center

06/10/2022

June is National Cancer Survivor Month. Our staff recently wore purple and gathered in the Healing Garden in honor of cancer survivors. 💜

05/24/2022

Have you stocked up on sunscreen yet? Protect your skin this Memorial Day weekend. ☀️

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and as the summer months get closer it is important to remember how to keep your skin safe and healthy. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, more people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the U. S. than all other cancers combined. Caption: KRCG 13's Gr...

05/18/2022

It's and almost summertime so use this post as a reminder to get a skin cancer screening.☀️

Often, patients — particularly men — who visit the dermatologist for a screening only do so at the prompting of their spouse or partner.

Learn more here ⬇️ https://fal.cn/3oJl9

Like so many medical issues, early detection is key when it comes to protecting your skin’s health. Oftentimes, patients — particularly men — who visit the dermatologist for a skin cancer screening only do so at the prompting of their spouse or partner.

04/07/2022

If you have a pain in your mouth or throat that keeps hurting for more than a couple of weeks, it’s worth getting checked out.

What do you know about head and neck cancer? Watch this video to learn more about risk factors and what to look for. ⬇️

03/29/2022

Factors such as obesity, genetics or alcohol abuse can increase the risk of developing colorectal cancer.

Screening is the best way to detect it, so talk to your doctor if you think you could be at risk.

03/22/2022

Are you 45 or older, or have a family history of colorectal cancer or inflammatory bowel disease? It's time to get screened for colorectal cancer.

Learn more about cancer screenings by downloading our guide here ➡️ https://fal.cn/3n9gt

03/18/2022

Thank you to the Columbia MO Police Officers' Association! 👏

The organization donated the proceeds of $2,500 from its Pink Patch Campaign, in which police sold pink uniform patches to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The funds raised will support our mammography fund.

03/17/2022

Can a mail-in stool test help your risk of developing colorectal cancer? Read more about it below ⬇️

If you’ve seen the commercials with the talking box encouraging you to mail in a stool sample to get tested for colon cancer, you may be wondering if that’s something you should do. It’s true that sending p**p in the mail is no longer something you only do as a prank. It’s actually encourage...