Missouri Cancer Associates

02/02/2026

Whether winter sticks around or spring is on the way, your skin still needs protection from the sun, especially during cancer treatment.

02/01/2026

🧬 A smarter way to fight cancer—using your own immune system.

Bispecific antibody therapy is an innovative treatment that helps guide your immune cells directly to cancer cells for a more targeted response. For some patients, this approach offers new hope—especially when other treatments haven’t worked.

At Missouri Cancer Associates, we’re proud to offer this advanced therapy in our outpatient infusion center.
👉 Learn how it works, who it may help, and what to expect.
🔗 Read the full blog: https://loom.ly/lJkYDMI

Bispecific antibody therapy is an advanced, targeted treatment designed to help your immune system detect and destroy cancer cells. This […]

01/30/2026

🎉Celebrating Dr. Mark Tungesvik’s Retirement After 20 Years of Dedicated Service🎉

After two decades of caring for patients with compassion and excellence, Dr. Mark Tungesvik will retire at the end of June 2026. Throughout his career, he has been a trusted physician and colleague, making a lasting impact on the communities of Columbia and Marshall.

Reflecting on his journey, Dr. Tungesvik shared:

"It has been both a blessing and a privilege to serve my patients over the last 20 years. I am grateful for the incredible supporting staff that I have had over the years. My colleagues, both in Columbia and Marshall, have been absolutely fantastic to work with. I want to thank my partners for the great years I have had working in their midst. My family has been incredibly supportive during my medical career, and I would like to thank them. I am very fortunate to have seen my oldest son Alex become an oncologist and have worked with him over the last 3 years."

Dr. Tungesvik will continue seeing patients until June 2026, and a plan is in place to ensure every patient is seamlessly paired with one of his partners for ongoing care.

Please join us in celebrating Dr. Tungesvik’s remarkable career and wishing him the very best in retirement!

01/30/2026

🎉 Celebrating a Milestone! 🎉
Today marks this strong warrior’s last day of radiation, and we couldn’t be more proud of her courage, resilience, and positivity throughout her journey.

And can we talk about her shirt?! 😍
“I never dreamed I’d look this radiant after radiation… but here I am, killing it.”
✨ Absolutely perfect for the day — and absolutely true. ✨
Please join us in cheering her on as she rings the bell and steps forward into her next chapter! 💛

01/29/2026

Know your body--recognize potential signs of cervical cancer. While regular screenings are essential, being aware of the signs and symptoms in your body can make a difference in early detection. Know what to look for, and share this post with your friends and family.

01/29/2026

🎉 Happy 15-Year Work Anniversary, Robin Evans! 🎉

Congratulations, Robin! Celebrating 15 incredible years of dedication, hard work, and commitment to both our team and our patients. Your knowledge, reliability, and the heart you bring to everything you do make a lasting impact every single day.

Over the past few months, Robin has gone above and beyond—putting in an extraordinary amount of work to support our software transition. This was no small task, and we truly couldn’t have done it without her leadership and perseverance.

Thank you, Robin, for 15 years of excellence. We are so grateful to have you on our team! 💙👏

01/27/2026

HPV vaccines protect against infection with the HPV types most linked to cancer, as well as some types that cause a**l and ge***al warts. Share these vaccine recommendations with your friends and family:

01/27/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Jody, on 5 Years with MCA! 🎉

We’re excited to celebrate Jody’s 5th work anniversary with MCA! Over the past five years, she has been with us through many transitions—big and small—and through it all, she has remained steady, supportive, and deeply committed to our team and our patients.

We’re incredibly grateful that Jody has chosen to grow with us and continues to help make MCA a better place every day. Please join us in congratulating Jody and thanking her for all she does.👏

01/22/2026

PAP tests and HPV tests are both important tools we have in detecting cervical cancer early. But what's the difference? Here's what you need to know.

01/16/2026

🎉 Celebrating the Retirement of Dr. Steve Dresner 🎉

After nearly four decades of dedicated service, our longtime Urology division member Dr. Steve Dresner is retiring!

Since beginning his practice in 1987, Dr. Dresner has made an extraordinary impact on patient care and the field of Urologic oncology. His career includes influential research in bladder and kidney cancer, numerous published works, and more than 750 robotic prostate surgeries. He also proudly served during Operation Desert Storm and held academic appointments with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, and the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Dr. Dresner’s legacy is defined by exceptional surgical skill, deep expertise, and unwavering compassion—touching countless lives throughout mid‑Missouri.

In retirement, he’s looking forward to traveling with his wife, Debbie (MCA’s Executive Director), and embracing new adventures.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Dresner on a remarkable career and wishing him all the best in this exciting next chapter! 🎉👏

01/15/2026

When was the last time you had a cervical cancer screening? Regular cervical cancer screenings can help catch cancer in an early stage, when it's easier to treat. Screening should begin at age 25 and should continue regularly until age 65. Share this post to remind your friends and family!

01/13/2026

If you or a loved one has been recently diagnosed with cancer, you probably have questions and concerns about what comes next. Asking questions can help you better understand your cancer and what to expect during treatment.