South Region · Frankfort (Capital)

Best Cancer Centers in Kentucky (KY)

UK Markey Cancer Center earned NCI Comprehensive designation in 2023, spearheading aggressive early screening and cutting-edge immunotherapies for Kentucky patients. Learn about top NCI institutions, leading hospital networks, clinical trials, and patient navigation in Kentucky.

NCI-Designated Cancer Centers in Kentucky

University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center

Lexington, Kentucky

NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
Key Specialties & Innovations:
Lung CancerColorectal CancerAppalachian Health DisparitiesPrecision Oncology

Additional Major Hospital Networks in Kentucky

  • UofL Health Brown Cancer Center (Louisville)
  • Baptist Health Cancer Care
  • St. Elizabeth Healthcare Cancer Center (Northern KY)

Clinical Trials & Precision Research in Kentucky

Pioneering Phase I clinical trials at Markey and Brown Cancer Center in Louisville.

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Frequently Asked Questions for Kentucky

What is the top cancer center in Kentucky?

The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center in Lexington is Kentucky's only NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.