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Patients treated at NCI-designated cancer centers have a 25% higher survival rate compared to non-NCI centers. Watch Dr. Rodney Rocconi as he shares how we’re working to bring life-saving advancements in cancer care to Mississippi. Tune in : wlbt.com/video/2025/04/… Rod Rocconi

Survivor University is an educational program open to any adult Mississippian with a cancer diagnosis. The series offers direct access to subject-matter experts, and a supportive space to grow your network. Learn more: umc.edu/cancerinstitut… Rod Rocconi

Congratulations to Kenna Nettles, CCRI physician assistant, who is among the participants in the 2025 Mentoring Intervention for Advanced Practice Providers program! Read more: umc.edu/cancerinstitut… Rod Rocconi

Sharon McAllister, a caregiver and cancer survivor, experienced firsthand the strength and support offered through Survivor University. Revisit Sharon’s healing journey: umc.edu/news/News_Arti… Learn more about Survivor University: umc.edu/cancerinstitut… Rod Rocconi

A new groundbreaking study, led by Drs. Jawed Siddiqui, Gunjan Sharma and Abdullah Khan, has identified a key signaling pathway that drives treatment resistance and cancer growth in castration-resistant prostate cancer.   Read more: umc.edu/cancerinstitut… Rod Rocconi

Over 50 uninsured and underinsured individuals received free cervical, breast, oral, and lung cancer screenings at our See, Test & Treat event! A huge THANK YOU to our amazing volunteers, staff and physicians for making this life-saving day possible. 💙

Thank you to Dr. Yann Gibert for his amazing presentation, “Use of Zebrafish to Study Cancer Biology and Test Novel Chemotherapeutics.” Gibert discussed the use of zebrafish as a vertebrate model for studying cancer biology and exploring new therapeutic strategies. Rod Rocconi

May highlights Brain, Bladder and Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Each of these cancers affects thousands of lives every year in the U.S. Awareness leads to action—learn more about the cancers we treat or sign up for a screening: umc.edu/Healthcare/Can…  Rod Rocconi

Everyone, please welcome Mary-Hamilton Harkins, our new nurse practitioner in Hematology/Oncology! She is working with our physicians to care for new and established oncology patients, while also addressing urgent care needs that arise within this patient population. Rod Rocconi

Today is World Ovarian Cancer Day 🌎 We are committed to providing comprehensive care for all types of reproductive cancers including ovarian cancer. Early detection saves lives. Learn more about our gynecologic cancer screenings: umc.edu/Healthcare/Can…

Everyone, please welcome Jay Thompson, our new program manager in the ACT Center dedicated to working on the QUILS grant! He is leading the implementation of a lung cancer screening program aimed at early detection and reducing lung cancer-related mortality. Rod Rocconi

We’re proud to recognize Dr. Anson Thaggard, associate professor of radiology and CCRI member, as the Employee of the Month for his outstanding contributions to both clinical practice and education. Read more: umc.edu/cancerinstitut… Rod Rocconi

We had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Sarki A. Abdulkadir for a discussion on “Targeting the MYC Pathway in Cancer.” His groundbreaking work shapes our understanding of cancer biology and drives the development of innovative treatments. Rod Rocconi

In pancreatic cancer, the tumor microenvironment plays an active role in how the disease grows. Dr. Jawed Siddiqui’s study suggests that targeting ribosome production could be a way to interrupt these survival mechanisms. Read more: umc.edu/cancerinstitut… Rod Rocconi

Today, we honor the brave individuals who gave their all for our freedom. Their monumental sacrifice will never be forgotten. 💙

Dr. Seema Singh has received a $354,207 grant from the National Institutes of Health. The funding will support her research into the causes and mechanisms of early-onset and aggressive breast cancer progression. Read more: umc.edu/cancerinstitut… Rod Rocconi

During National Cancer Survivors Month, we honor survivors who have faced cancer with strength and resilience. This observance also highlights the continuous need for research and resources to improve treatment outcomes and quality of life of those living with cancer.Rod Rocconi

Dr. Gunjan Sharma, postdoctoral research fellow and member of the Cancer Center and Research Institute, was recently honored with two notable awards at the 89th Annual Meeting of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences. Read more: umc.edu/cancerinstitut… Rod Rocconi

Congratulations to Sharon Ezell, nurse practitioner in the Department of Radiation Oncology, for earning two prestigious oncology certifications—Oncology Certified Nurse and Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner! Read more: umc.edu/cancerinstitut…

Dr. Nicole Anderson, assistant professor of cell and molecular and member of the Cancer Center and Research Institute, has been appointed co-chair of the Early Career Investigator committee within the Zebrafish Disease Models Society. Read more:umc.edu/cancerinstitut… Rod Rocconi