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A family prayer began a weekend family get-together for Rhonda Cooley and her husband Jerry, her sister Gina and their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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Monday, October 19, 2026

Genetic testing for CCRI patient Rhonda Cooley at UMMC revealed a heredity risk for medullary thyroid cancer among her family members. That knowledge is helping them stay healthy. Read More

Shenike Bankston found ways to thrive after a thyroid cancer diagnosis through Survivor University, a free program from the UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute for cancer patients around the state.

It’s time for a change: access to advanced care, detection, prevention could rewrite state’s cancer story

Monday, October 5, 2026

Mississippi’s rates of cancer incidence and mortality are among the nation’s highest, but plans to rewrite the state’s cancer story are underway. Later this month, ground will be broken on a center for advanced cancer care and research as work toward earning National Cancer Institute designation continues. Read More

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Emilia Calderon, a senior radiologic sciences student at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, wears her white coat as she prepares for a career in medical imaging, where she hopes to play a vital role in patient care through the detection and diagnosis of diseases, including cancer.

UMMC trains future health care workforce today for the cancer care of tomorrow

Published on Monday, October 19, 2026

 Dr. Mohd Abdullah Khan, seated, Dr. Jawed Siddiqui, looking over Khan’s shoulder, and Dr. Gunjan Sharma observe UMMC’s new 3D bioprinter. The technology helps researchers build models to study how cancer cells behave in surroundings that more closely resemble human tissue.

UMMC’s new 3D bioprinter brings cancer research to life

Published on Monday, October 19, 2026

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Mississippi students find inspiration at UMMC’s Discovery Day

Published on Monday, October 19, 2026

 Terrence Shirley understands why advanced cancer care and strong research programs must be available close to home for Mississippians.

Terrence Shirley: NCI designation will ‘speak volumes’

Published on Monday, October 19, 2026

 Dr. Alfred Martin Jr., with MIND Center staff member Ladonna Goff, completes a grip-strength assessment as part of the MIND Center Study of Aging.

National awards boost MIND Center-Mayo Clinic efforts to better predict dementia risk

Published on Monday, October 19, 2026

 Bella Boyd, 6, of Jackson catches a fish while playing fair game at Fair with Friends.

Photos: Fair with Friends brings fun to Children’s of Mississippi patients

Published on Monday, October 12, 2026

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UMMC physician on global stage; Medical Center earns well-being recognition

Published on Monday, October 12, 2026

 Dr. Jamie White Brown, the state's only oral pathologist

Front and Center: Dr. Jamie White Brown

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