KU Biobank

09/05/2023

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Bio specimen repository is at the forefront of research aimed at finding cures. (BRCF)

08/29/2023

Mark you calendar October 13th for our annual BRCF blood event! Walk in are welcomed and at Anytime between 8am-3pm!

07/31/2023

Mark you calendar October 13th for our annual BRCF blood event! click the link to sign up, or walk in Anytime between 8am-3pm!

Help advance cancer research by participating in the annual Biospecimen Blood Drive. The event differs from other blood drives in that donors give only a small amount of blood: equivalent to the amount collected for a standard blood test. Please review the available slots below and click on the butt...

07/07/2023

Help advance cancer research by participating in the annual Biospecimen Blood Drive. The event differs from other blood drives in that donors give only a small amount of blood: equivalent to the amount collected for a standard blood test.
Friday, October 13th 2023

University of Kansas Clinical Research Center
4350 Shawnee Mission Parkway, CTSU Suite 3300
Fairway, KS 66205

KU Alumni Association: Biobank Blood Drive 2023.

Please click on the link below to sign up!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084faead2aa0fa7-biobank2 #/

07/05/2023

July is Sarcoma awareness month Please show your support by wearing yellow and don't ignore your lumps and bumps! For more information check out https://www.curesarcoma.org/

01/04/2023

January is . Cervical cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the cervix, which is the lower, narrow end of the uterus and leads from the uterus to the va**na. Cervical cancer represents 0.8% of all new cancer cases in the U.S and several treatment options for this cancer type are available. Find out more. https://www.cancer.gov/types/cervical/patient/cervical-prevention-pdq

12/19/2022

People with obesity who had bariatric surgery had a much lower risk of some cancers that aren’t related to hormone levels, a study finds.

12/19/2022

Cancer research is a vast, complex enterprise that involves researchers from many different disciplines, working across a research continuum, to produce biomedical advances. Each advance builds on the next, and each advance spurs new ideas. Learn about NCI’s role as the largest funder of cancer re...

11/28/2022

“While there are trends nationally to incorporate psychosocial care into oncology, KU Cancer Center offers the only robust onco-psychology and support services program in our area. Our team includes psychologists, dietitians, social workers, genetic counselors, nurse navigators, patient advocates and patient mentors and palliative care specialists.” – Meagan Dwyer, PhD, Director of the Onco-Psychology Program at The University of Kansas Cancer Center.

Learn more about how psychological support is vital to support patients ➜ https://bit.ly/3ElK1W3.

11/28/2022

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at NCI! ⁠

The holiday season is a great time to enjoy the company of friends and family and remind them about the importance of talking to their doctor about getting their recommended cancer screening tests. Several screening tests have been shown to detect cancer early and reduce the chance of dying from that cancer. https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/screening

09/28/2022

Overrun this Sunday 10/2/22. Please come join and support!

09/15/2022

Blood drive today. Taking all walk ins until 330. Hope to see you all there!