Cytotechnician Diane Catchings processes patient's Pap test samples.
Female physician performs robotic surgery
Male researcher examines fish experiment
Main Content

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.

Facebook Feed Anchor
We offer our expert cancer care at UMMC Grenada.
LEARN MORE

Featured News

Dr. Rodney Rocconi’s childhood familial experiences with cancer, coupled with his life’s work in cancer research has come full circle through his position as director for the CCRI. His ultimate vision is to obtain National Cancer Institute designation for the cancer center.

Dr. Rodney Rocconi: Ole Miss alumnus returns home to lead call to arms to improve cancer care

Monday, July 10, 2023

When reflecting on his family’s history of cancer and the difficulties they faced, the relationships Dr. Rodney Rocconi develops with patients become personal. He believes economic, mortality and racial health disparities serve as monumental obstacles for patients, so his life’s work focuses on addressing and overcoming these inequalities. Read More

Nykeria Mcdougle, a cytotechnician in the cytology lab at UMMC, prepares patient specimen for testing as part of the See, Test & Treat event at the Jackson Medical Mall.

See, Test & Treat: Powerful preventative and educational tool to combat cancer

Monday, March 27, 2023

UMMC Cancer Center & Research Institute team of committed doctors, nurses, staff and volunteers join forces to provide free breast, cervical and oral cancer screenings for women at latest See, Test and Treat event. The vital effort empowers women through education on prevention and follow-up health care. Read More

Latest News

Dr. Jeanette Pullen and Suzan Thames smile under a rainbow mural after the opening of the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders in this UMMC file photo.

Early supporter of Children’s cancer center makes $1M donation toward renovations

Published on Monday, July 17, 2023

Dr. Rodney Rocconi’s childhood familial experiences with cancer, coupled with his life’s work in cancer research has come full circle through his position as director for the CCRI. His ultimate vision is to obtain National Cancer Institute designation for the cancer center.

Dr. Rodney Rocconi: Ole Miss alumnus returns home to lead call to arms to improve cancer care

Published on Monday, July 10, 2023

Children's of Mississippi nurse practitioner Hannah Jordan checks patient Kenson Young of Quitman, the first patient to be treated in the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders' temporary location in Wiser Hospital for Women and Infants.

Pediatric cancer, blood treatments move temporarily to Wiser to make room for renovations

Published on Monday, April 3, 2023

Nykeria Mcdougle, a cytotechnician in the cytology lab at UMMC, prepares patient specimen for testing as part of the See, Test & Treat event at the Jackson Medical Mall.

See, Test & Treat: Powerful preventative and educational tool to combat cancer

Published on Monday, March 27, 2023

The renovated waiting area of the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders is shown in this architectural rendering from CDFL.

Significant renovations coming for Children’s of Mississippi’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders

Published on Thursday, November 3, 2022

Dr. Shannon Orr, associate professor of surgery, examines the incision of Moss Point resident Geremias Lux Pu before discharging him following his Oct 20 abdominal intraoperative radiation therapy, or IORT, procedure.

IORT surgery: Eliminate cancer, spare healthy tissue

Published on Monday, October 31, 2022

Dr. Scott Berry, chief of breast surgery and surgical director of the Comprehensive Breast Center, shows his commitment to patients by taking part in Real Men Wear Pink.

Front and Center: Scott Berry

Published on Monday, October 3, 2022

Doctor prepares syringes and vials as patient sitting on exam table looks on.

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.

More
Two smiling doctors review printed lab results.

Education

The Cancer Center and Research Institute offers the state’s only residency and fellowship programs for professionals seeking a career in cancer care.

More
Researcher extracting samples from container.

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.

More