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Defeating cancer takes a team. Learn more about our teams at the Cancer Center & Research Institute.

03/16/2026

Say hello to Dr. Wade Christopher, who specializes in surgical oncology and endocrinology.
Born in Birmingham, Dr. Christopher earned his undergraduate degree from Auburn University, where he played four years of varsity football and was part of the 2011 BCS National Championship team. He received his medical degree from the University of South Alabama.
After completing his general surgery residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center — where he served as administrative chief resident — he went on to complete a fellowship in Complex General Surgical Oncology at Providence Saint John's Cancer Institute in California.
Dr. Christopher joined the Division of Surgical Oncology in September 2022 and is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered cancer care.
We’re proud to have him as part of our team!

03/13/2026

We’re proud to celebrate Dr. Caroline Compretta, assistant vice chancellor for research at UMMC, for earning the 2026 SEC Faculty Achievement Award — one of the Southeastern Conference’s highest academic honors.
Dr. Compretta is recognized for her visionary leadership, commitment to health equity, and decades of work building strong community partnerships across Mississippi. Her contributions in teaching, research, and service continue to elevate UMMC and improve lives throughout our state.
Please join us in congratulating her on this well‑deserved achievement!
https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/03/SEC-Faculty.html

03/13/2026

We’re excited to share incredible news for cancer care in Mississippi.
The Bower Foundation has made a record-breaking $10 million gift to It’s About Time: The Campaign for the UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute. This generous investment helps push the campaign past 70% of its $125 million goal to build a new five‑story Cancer Center and Research Institute at UMMC.
This new facility will bring advanced treatment, research, and patient support together in one place — making care more convenient, more collaborative, and more accessible for families across Mississippi.
The Bower Foundation has supported UMMC for more than 25 years, and this gift continues that legacy of improving the health and well‑being of our state.
We are grateful for their extraordinary commitment and for believing in a future where every Mississippian can receive world‑class cancer care close to home.
https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/03/Bower-Foundation.html

03/11/2026

State-of-the-art care right here in Mississippi -- congratulations to the UMMC Department of Radiation Oncology on these advancements!

03/09/2026

👩‍⚕️ Meet The Team Monday!

Today we're celebrating Dr. Barbara Craft – an incredible physician making a real difference in the fight against breast cancer!

Dr. Craft wears many hats as a professor of medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, director of our Breast Cancer Treatment and Prevention Program, and clinical member of CCRI. She also leads weekly conferences where doctors come together to collaborate on patient care and advance breakthrough research.

Her dedication, compassion, and innovative approach continue to bring hope to patients throughout Mississippi and beyond. We're honored to have her on our team! 💙

03/06/2026

The UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute — with support from the College of American Pathologists — is hosting See, Test and Treat, offering free cancer screenings to uninsured and underinsured men and women on April 11 at the UMMC Pavilion in Jackson.
This event provides a chance to get screened for:
✔️ Cervical cancer (Pap test) – ages 21–64
✔️ Mammograms – ages 40–64
✔️ Oral cancer – ages 21–64
✔️ Lung cancer (low-dose CT) – ages 50–80 (current or former smokers)
Screenings include prompt results and on-site support for follow-up care — truly lifesaving!
👉 Call 601-815-3572 to check eligibility or apply online.
Don’t miss this opportunity — early detection matters. 💙
https://www.umc.edu/cancerinstitute/patient-support/See-Test-Treat-Form.html

03/04/2026

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month — a reminder that screening saves lives.
Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers when found early, yet many people delay screening. If you’re age 45 or older, talk with your health care provider about when to get screened.
Early detection can make all the difference. 💙

03/02/2026

UMMC phone lines are now working, and we are calling patients to reschedule missed appointments. If you need to reach us, please call your clinic or our main lines. Thank you for your support as we work to recover and provide care for patients at all our locations.

02/24/2026

The UMMC Triage Line has been set up for calls from patients. The telephone number is 601-815-0000. For medical emergencies, call 911.

Requests for time-sensitive needs, such as medication refills or postoperative care visits, will be prioritized.

What to expect when you call

Please speak clearly when prompted to provide your name, callback number, date of birth, who you are trying to reach and your reason for calling. People calling for prescription refills should have on hand the medication name and dosage, plus the name, address and telephone number of their pharmacy.

About the call back

Messages will be routed to the appropriate person for a return phone call, in as timely a manner as possible. Please be aware your return call may be from a non-UMMC number. Return calls may be delayed as we anticipate a high volume of calls daily from across the state.

Please do not call multiple times. Repeated calls will slow our ability to respond.

We apologize for this interruption of our services. Teams are working around the clock to restore full operations and help as many people as quickly as we possibly can.

Thank you for your support and understanding.

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2500 N State St
Jackson, MS
39216

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http://www.umc.edu/cancer

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