



Cancer Center and Research Institute
The Cancer Center and Research Institute unites physicians, nurses and researchers from the University of Mississippi Medical Center and the University of Mississippi in the quest to stop cancer through:
- Interdisciplinary world class cancer prevention, detection and treatment.
- Research to better prevent, detect and treat cancer.
- Education for Mississippi residents and the medical caregivers who one day will provide their cancer care.
Adult and pediatric physicians see more than 2,000 new patients annually and follow more than 5,800 survivors. Cancer teams see many people with rare or complex care needs.
Featured News

Delta cancer rates move McRights to make significant gift to CCRI campaign at UMMC
Monday, October 6, 2025
Improving cancer care and research in Mississippi inspired Johnny and Renee McRight and their family to support the It’s About Time Campaign for the UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute. Read More

Hardin Foundation pledges $2.5M for “once-in-a-generation” UMMC cancer center expansion
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
The campaign to build a new facility for the UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute has netted a 10-year commitment from a leading education philanthropy organization in Mississippi. Read More
Latest News

UMMC’s See, Test and Treat promotes preventative health care with free cancer screenings
Published on Monday, March 31, 2025

Mississippi coalition unites to boost colorectal cancer screenings, save lives
Published on Friday, March 7, 2025

Couple’s dynamic partnership advances cancer research, addresses health disparities
Published on Monday, February 3, 2025

Mississippi couple commits $25 million gift to benefit UMMC cancer care, research
Published on Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Cancer Center and Research Institute secures $1.4 million grant for prostate cancer research
Published on Monday, December 30, 2024

Cancer Center, nursing student leaders, operational excellence spotlighted
Published on Monday, November 11, 2024

UMMC offers screenings to detect early stage lung cancer
Published on Monday, November 4, 2024

Treatment
Interdisciplinary teams meet regularly to review each new patient’s case and recommend the best treatment for each individual. Doctors here see many unusual and complex cases.
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Education
The Cancer Center and Research Institute offers the state’s only residency and fellowship programs for professionals seeking a career in cancer care.
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Research
Researchers and physicians at UMMC and at the University of Mississippi are working together to seek new and better ways to prevent, detect and treat cancer.
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