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UK Cancer Center Receives $6.25 Million Grant

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Published May 17, 2012 at 9:31 AM EDT

The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center has received $6.25 million to fund research of myelodysplastic syndrome, a blood and bone marrow disorder that can be caused by radiation or chemotherapy treatments. The Edward P. Evans Foundation is giving a $5 million grant. The remaining $1.25 million is a gift from an anonymous donor.

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