The overall mission of the Markey Cancer Center is to develop and implement a comprehensive program of patient care, research, education, and outreach activities focused on the reduction of the morbidity and mortality of cancer. Markey Cancer Center has three inpatient areas providing 24 hour per day patient care, and an outpatient facility providing services to patients Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m and on Saturdays and Sundays from 7a-7p.