UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute

11/17/2025

Cancer biomarkers are measurable signals in the body—like proteins, genes, or other molecules—that can help doctors detect cancer earlier, choose the most effective treatments, and monitor how well those treatments are working. Biomarker testing can deliver more personalized, precise care.

11/14/2025

At CCRI, we recognize that behind every patient’s journey is a caregiver — a friend, family member or neighbor — offering strength, compassion and support through every step of cancer care.

Caregivers are the unsung heroes who provide comfort during treatments, manage appointments and bring hope during the toughest moments. This month, we honor their resilience and remind them that they are not alone.

🌟 To all caregivers: your dedication makes healing possible. We see you. We appreciate you. We thank you.

11/13/2025

Thanks, Dr. Justin Turner, for sharing the news about CCRI programs such as Survivor University! You can learn more about this and other resources at the Stronger Together Health Fair Nov. 15 in Jackson.
📩 RSVP at https://bit.ly/492g3aJ
🎥 Watch the video: https://bit.ly/49PAecc

11/12/2025

🎉 Thank you to the Radiologic Sciences Program at UMMC’s School of Health Related Professions for their generosity!

Students and faculty collected more than 1,200 individually wrapped snacks to brighten the days of Cancer Center and Research Institute patients. 💙

CCRI’s Katie Bass, LMSW, and Lacey Hudson, medical office assistant, helped receive the donation — a small gesture that makes a big difference!

11/10/2025

UMMC and CCRI are working together to bring world-class care closer to home for North Mississippians.

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿!🥼💪🥼🤝🥼
Dr. Rod Rocconi, Director of the UMMC Cancer Center & Research Institute and gynecologic oncologist (right), joined Transplant Surgery’s Drs. Chris Anderson (middle) and Mark Earl (left) for a collaborative OUTREACH visit. Dr. Rocconi has a monthly satellite clinic in Oxford and enjoyed tag-teaming the outreach CONNECTION with longtime physician friends at an Oxford practice while expanding awareness of UMMC’s transplant and cancer care!
UMMC Surgery

11/08/2025

CCRI’s team members are proud to have been part of the fourth annual Mississippi Lung Cancer Roundtable, aimed at improving the state’s lung cancer prevention, detection and treatment.

11/07/2025

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in Mississippi, taking more than 1,820 lives each year. This morning, leaders from the Cancer Center and Research Institute joined the American Cancer Society at the State Capitol to raise awareness and advocate for early detection and prevention.

Together, we’re working toward a healthier Mississippi. 💙

11/07/2025

Join American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative and University of Mississippi Medical Center for a FREE event featuring a comprehensive set of local health resources, including but not limited to cancer screening, to***co usage, harm reduction, minority health, financial assistance programs and more.
👉Saturday, Nov. 15
⏰ 4 - 7 p.m.
📍Mississippi Trade Mart (1200 Mississippi St, Jackson, MS, 39202)

📩 RSVP at https://bit.ly/492g3aJ

11/06/2025

For Dr. Devika Das, every patient deserves the same care she’d give her own family. As a thoracic oncologist and CCRI leader, she’s advancing education, research and early detection to change the future of lung cancer treatment and reduce stigma surrounding the disease: https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2025/11/Devika-Das.html

11/05/2025

Cancer care is about more than treating disease — it’s about caring for the whole person. Through Survivor University and Lifestyle Medicine Cancer Care, experts at UMMC’s Cancer Center and Research Institute are helping Mississippians live healthier, more hopeful lives during and after treatment: https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2025/11/Survivor-U-Lifestyle-Medicine.html

11/04/2025

CCRI’s Dr. Pierre De Delva is chairing this year’s Lung Cancer Roundtable, coming up later this week.

Dr. Pierre De Delva, chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, is chairing the Mississippi Lung Cancer Roundtable annual meeting Nov. 7-8 at the Sheraton Refuge and Conference Center. Free CME hours are offered.

10/31/2025

This Halloween, the costumed care team from the UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute brought Halloween fun to the hematology clinic. Happy Halloween from CCRI!