Kentucky Cancer Program- East

Thomas Jefferson, Betsy Ross, and Uncle Sam walk into a bar (or a colon)…
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In all seriousness, think how many lives could have been saved if colonoscopies had existed in Colonial America!

If you are 45 or older, schedule YOUR colon cancer screening today!!

If you are a cancer survivor, TODAY is your day to celebrate!!

JUNE IS !

According to the National Cancer Institute, as of May 2025, it is estimated that there are 18.6 million cancer survivors in the United States. This represents approximately 5.4% of the population.

Today is World Ovarian Cancer Day!

Here is information about the FREE Ovarian Cancer Screening Program at UK Markey Cancer Center.

Ovarian Cancer Screening Program The Ovarian Cancer Screening Program is a clinical research study. The UK Markey Cancer Center Ovarian Cancer Screening Program provides free annual …

💙🔹Congratulations to Carroll County Memorial Hospital…the winner of the 2026 Kentucky Cancer Program- East “Dress in Blue Day” Facebook Photo Contest!

Thank you to ALL who participated and helped us and spread the news that screening saves lives!! 🔹💙

Do you know a child who is grieving the loss of a loved one? Consider sending them to Camp Hope at the Kentucky Horse Park!

Here is a support group that will be beneficial for some women in the Central Kentucky area.

It is time to vote for YOUR favorite photo in the annual Kentucky Cancer Program- East Dress In Blue Day Facebook Photo Contest! All of these groups wore their blue in March to bring awareness to Colon Cancer screening and prevention! We appreciate all who participated and can't wait to see who YOU like best!
Vote by clicking "LIKE" on one or as many photos as you'd like. The photo with the most "LIKES" by noon on April 10, 2026 will be the winner!!

Such a great event for Kentucky Cancer Program- East to be part of last week!

We have a terrific career opportunity. Kentucky Cancer Program (KCP) at Markey Caner Center is recruiting a Cancer Control Specialist III, Regional (RCCS III). The RCCS III will conduct planning and implementation of cancer prevention and screening services throughout counties located in the western portion of the district: Franklin, Woodford, Anderson, Jessamine, Mercer, Boyle, Garrard, and Lincoln Counties. This role also supervises KCP’s Community Health Worker (CHW) staff and oversees CHW program activities which aim to increase access to cancer screening and care within communities of greatest need in Fayette County and central Kentucky. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of community engagement, public health, and familiarity with the Bluegrass ADD. This position has a remote work arrangement and the candidate must reside in one of the following counties: Franklin, Woodford, Anderson, Jessamine, Mercer, Boyle, Garrard, Lincoln County or Fayette. For additional details and to apply, visit https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/617471. Applicants MUST apply at the UK job site. Applications are not accepted by any other means. This position closes February 17, 2026.