Kentucky Cancer Registry

03/07/2022

UK Research Funded by the Kentucky Pediatric Cancer Research Trust Fund

Dr. Jill Kolesar and Dr. Eric Durbin at the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center share their research supported by the Kentucky Pediatric Cancer Research Trust Fund.

Jill Kolesar and Eric Durbin at the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center share their research supported by the Kentucky Pediatric Cancer Research Trus...

12/22/2021

Did you know that Kentucky experiences one of the highest childhood cancer burdens in the United States? KCR 2014-2018 data show that rates of leukemia, brain and central nervous system tumors, epithelial tumors and melanoma and retinoblastoma are all significantly higher in Kentucky than in the US as a whole.

Please join the Kentucky Cancer Registry in our 2021 fundraiser to support Kids Cancer Alliance, Inc. (formerly Indian Summer Camp), offering a variety of camp and recreational activities year-around for Kentucky children with cancer and their families. Kids Cancer Alliance is dedicated to providing once-in-a-lifetime experiences where children with cancer and their families can grow, learn, build friendships, and most importantly…have FUN just being kids!

Your contribution, small or large, will positively impact the life of a childhood cancer patient! Thank you.

12/18/2020

KCR's latest report on Childhood Cancer In Kentucky reveals that Kentucky ranks 11th highest in the United States for age-adjusted invasive childhood cancer incidence rates for all cancer sites combined from 2008-2017. On average, over 220 new cases have been diagnosed each year. Leading childhood cancer sites include leukemia, brain and central nervous system tumors, lymphoma and epithelial tumors and melanoma. Please see report for detailed information.

12/18/2020

Did you know that Kentucky experiences one of the highest childhood cancer burdens in the United States?

Please join the Kentucky Cancer Registry in our 2020 fundraiser to support Kids Cancer Alliance, Inc. (formerly Indian Summer Camp), offering a variety of camp and recreational activities year-around for Kentucky children with cancer and their families. Kids Cancer Alliance is dedicated to providing once-in-a-lifetime experiences where children with cancer and their families can grow, learn, build friendships, and most importantly…have FUN just being kids!

Your contribution, small or large, will positively impact the life of a childhood cancer patient! Thank you.

01/07/2020

On December 27th, the KY Pediatric Cancer Research Trust Fund board met with Governor Andy Beshear’s team to discuss continuation of our pioneering state-level childhood cancer research funding. A promise was made to continue funding at least at current levels of $5 million for the biennium...but we still need your help as the 2020 KY Legislative Session kicks off today. Stay tuned for details regarding our TWO 2020 Childhood Cancer Advocacy Days, supported by the American Childhood Cancer Organization.

Please mark your calendars to join us January 23rd and February 20th. More details to be posted in the next couple of days. RSVP by emailing jbloyd@acco.org so we can start securing legislative appointments.

Kids deserve equal access to research, with less toxicity, closer to home. Join us as we continue to prioritize our children fighting cancer and ask...why not kids?

Jamie Ennis Bloyd University of Kentucky University of Louisville

12/16/2019

Please join the Kentucky Cancer Registry in our 2019 fundraiser to support Kids Cancer Alliance Inc. (formerly Indian Summer Camp) that offers a variety of camp and recreational activities year-around for Kentucky children with cancer and their families. Kids Cancer Alliance is dedicated to providing once-in-a-lifetime experiences where children with cancer and their families can grow, learn, build friendships, and most importantly…have FUN just being kids!

Your contribution, small or large, will positively impact the life of a childhood cancer patient! Thank you.

08/01/2019

12/12/2018

Want to join us in supporting a good cause? We are raising money for Kids Cancer Alliance Inc. and your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps. Thank you for your support.

Kids Cancer Alliance (formerly Indian Summer Camp) offers a variety of camp and recreational activities year-around for Kentucky children with cancer and their families. Kids Cancer Alliance is dedicated to providing once-in-a-lifetime experiences where children with cancer and their families can grow, learn, build friendships, and most importantly….have FUN just being kids!