Kentucky Cancer Program- East

05/12/2026

Kentucky Cancer Program- East invites survivors and caregivers of any type of cancer to attend this special workshop on June 13th.

Space is limited, so register NOW at 859-323-9949 or by scanning the QR code on the poster.

We look forward to sharing this fantastic day with you!

05/08/2026

Today is World Ovarian Cancer Day!

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

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

04/11/2026

💙🔹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!! 🔹💙

04/09/2026

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!

04/09/2026

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

04/03/2026

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!!

03/28/2026

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

03/14/2026

Join KCP and Russell County Hospital in Russell Springs on March 25th for our Colon Cancer Awareness Month event!

Join Us for a Colon Cancer Awareness Event! 💙

Russell County Hospital, in partnership with the Kentucky Cancer Program, invites our community to a Colon Cancer Awareness Event!

📅 Wednesday, March 25
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (CDT)
📍 Primary Care Associates Clinic
92 Joe T. Pettey Drive, Russell Springs

Stop by for interactive education featuring “The Incredible Colon,” on-site nursing consultations, and light refreshments.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month — Screening Saves Lives!

03/09/2026

Join Kentucky Cancer Program- East with Clinton County Cooperative Extension at The Medical Center at Albany on March 20th for Colon Cancer Awareness Day! We can't wait to see you there!

02/09/2026

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.