Markey
Cancer Center was preceded by the McDowell
Cancer Network, which focused on community outreach and education. This was established in 1975. In 1975, the McDowell
Cancer Network received a P30
Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) from the National
Cancer Institute (NCI). Markey
Cancer Center was officially established in 1983, on the foundation of the McDowell
Cancer Network. In 1995, it was awarded a P20
Cancer Center Planning Grant. In 1990, the Kentucky
Cancer Registry (KCR) was added on to Markey to monitor
cancer levels within the state of Kentucky.
Last Updated on: Nov 29, 2024