Bridging Communities: The UK Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network

Talking FACS

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky

Guests: Dr. Timothy Mullett, Medical Director and Professor of Thoracic Surgery and Ms. Cheri Tolle, Deputy Director, UK Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network (MCCAN)

In this episode, we delve into the origins and growth of the UK Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network (MCCAN), since its inception in 2006 with just three hospitals, MCCAN has expanded to include 19 hospitals across Kentucky. Discover how this network fosters high-quality cancer care, allowing patients to receive top-notch treatment close to home, and when necessary, facilitating seamless referrals to the Markey Cancer Center in Lexington.

Explore the compelling reasons why the National Cancer Institute designation is a game-changer for the Markey Cancer Center and its affiliates, with insights into the comprehensive support offered to community hospitals, including professional education, quality assurance, and patient navigation services.

This episode underscores the importance of collaboration between community hospitals and the Markey Cancer Center, ensuring that patients benefit from advanced research and specialized care. MCCAN is transforming cancer care in Kentucky, making a profound impact on patients and communities alike by bringing cutting-edge cancer care to many far-reaching spaces across Kentucky.

Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS is a partnership project between Family and Consumer Sciences Extension and the Markey Cancer Center.

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