A Center of Excellence
The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, is Arkansas’ only academic cancer treatment and research facility. The institute’s staff of doctors, nurses, researchers and other health care professionals is dedicated to improving cancer care for the people of Arkansas and beyond.
UAMS Baptist Health Cancer Center
Two of Arkansas’ most trusted names in health care are now delivering state-of-the-art cancer care together. Introducing the UAMS Baptist Health Cancer Center, conveniently located on the Baptist Health Medical Center – North Little Rock Campus.
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Cancer Patient Stories: 104 and Cancer Free
UAMS patient treated by James Suen, M.D., is one of the oldest living cancer survivors in Arkansas A favorite pillow in Maddie Upton’s Camden, Arkansas, home reads, ‘I’m so far up the hill, I’ve started up the next one.’ At 104, there is no old age joke she hasn’t heard, and she shows no…
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Day at the Races March 17 to Benefit UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
An upcoming event will offer guests the chance to enjoy a day at Arkansas’ only thoroughbred racetrack while supporting cancer patients at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. Day at the Races is 11:30 a.m. March 17 at Oaklawn Jockey Club in Hot Springs. For $50 per person,…
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Denver Broncos Defensive Tackle D.J. Jones Highlights UAMS Myeloma Center in My Cause, My Cleats Campaign
As part of the National Football League’s (NFL) annual My Cause, My Cleats campaign, Denver Broncos defensive tackle D.J. Jones donated a pair of custom cleats to the Myeloma Center at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. Since 2016, participating NFL teams and players customize footwear with designs…
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Proton Radiation Physicist Joins UAMS Department of Radiation Oncology
Wen Chien Hsi, Ph.D., has joined the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as an associate professor of physics specializing in proton beam radiation therapy. Hsi will work in the Proton Center of Arkansas, a partnership of UAMS, Arkansas Children’s, Baptist Health and Proton International that will provide…
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Newman Recognized for Clinical Research Excellence
Priscilla Newman, a clinical regulatory specialist (CRS) in the Clinical Trials Office of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, was recognized by the UAMS Office of Research Compliance for her two decades of clinical research experience. Newman received the Bonny Hope Wallace Excellence in Human Subject Research Award at the Annual Clinical Research Specialist Awards…
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