UAMS Cancer

Nick's case is an example of what is possible when people have access to the best cancer care without having to leave AR. thv11.com/article/news/l…

We're so inspired today by this @people story about one of our patients whose myeloma symptoms were initially dismissed — and who advocates for second opinions. @UAMSMyeloma provided world-class diagnosis & treatment! people.com/mom-diagnosed-…

“This is a transformational step for our clinical research enterprise.” @uamcancer has fully implemented the Advarra OnCore system to strengthen and grow cancer clinical trials statewide. news.uams.edu/2026/01/07/uam…

After a blood cancer diagnosis, one Arkansas endurance cyclist is back on his bike — just 13 months after treatment, he's returned to the sport he loves. 5newsonline.com/article/news/l…

We appreciate the @uamsnurses spotlight on the wonderful professionals in Infusion B at @uamscancer! #uamsmyeloma #uamscancer #WPRCI #uamshealth

Told he had just months to live, former KATV chief photographer Marcus McDonald is defying the odds. His strength, faith and a new FDA-approved treatment are giving him renewed hope. Watch his powerful story: katv.com/news/local/fro… @uamshealth

Caris Life Sciences is pleased to announce that @uamshealth Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute (@uamscancer) has joined the Caris Precision Oncology Alliance™ (Caris POA). ow.ly/SVSC50XAlWT

🎉 Congrats Alan Tackett, Ph.D., Rick Edmondson, Ph.D., & Sam Mackintosh, Ph.D.! This UAMS team secured a $10.5M grant to renew the nation’s only NIH-funded proteomics resource, advancing biomarker discovery and new therapies nationwide. @ideaproteomics news.uams.edu/2025/12/02/uam…

Cancer Institute members Robert Griffin, Ph.D., Samantha Kendrick, Ph.D., & @BioVenturesAR Eric Peterson, Ph.D., are leading UAMS' new NIH-funded CADET program. @uamshealth news.uams.edu/2025/11/24/uam…

Size of a walnut; Mass of tissue; Risk factors & more. Listen to this week's, "Here's to Your Health - Prostate Cancer." bit.ly/466iTbF

Proud moment! Michael J. Birrer, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, has been inducted into the American Academy of Sciences and Letters — honoring his leadership and impact in cancer research. news.uams.edu/2025/11/19/uam… @uamshealth

Thanks to Marc & Jay Heflin and the @littlerockopen committee for donating $15,000 to @UAMSCancer with a check to UAMS Special Events Manager Jana Cohen.❤️

@uamscancer is hosting a Town Hall in Marianna Wednesday, Nov. 5. news.uams.edu/2025/10/22/uam… #uamscancer #WPRCI #uamshealth

Please join us in welcoming Arkansas native Chad E. Cragle, M.D., Ph.D., to our surgical oncology team! We’re proud to have Dr. Cragle back where his journey in medicine began. Dr. Cragle specializes in cancers of the liver, pancreas and biliary system. @uamshealth

Low-dose CT screening, a special type of X-ray of the lungs, is fully covered by Medicare for adults 50 to 77 and by many private health insurance plans. thv11.com/article/news/l…

Recruitment notice for RN's in Infusion B at @uamscancer. Posting closes Sunday, Nov. 9. #uamscancer #WPRCI #uamshealth

🎉 Congrats to Dr. Konstantinos Arnaoutakis, @uamshealth hematologist oncologist, educator & researcher, named the @uamscancer Auxiliary’s 2025 Distinguished Honoree for his leadership in lung cancer care, research & medical education. 👏 @KArnaoutakis