According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer, including both small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer, is the second most common cancer in adults in the United States (not counting skin cancer). There will be about 234,580 new cases of lung cancer diagnosed in 2024. Of those new cases, about 10% to 20% will occur…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Kentucky has the highest rate of lung cancer in the U.S. If you’re at risk, catching it early is critical. A low-dose CT scan can help. Lung cancer symptoms don’t usually show until the disease has advanced. But if caught early, the chance of surviving five…
Are you a current or former smoker who’s thinking about getting a lung cancer screening? Maybe you have an appointment for a cancer test or lung biopsy scheduled, or you’re awaiting results of a lung cancer test. At any of these stages, you likely have questions about your results, diagnosis and more. Norton Cancer Institute…
You’ll never hear another story quite like Euwonna Jones’. Euwonna is a mastectomy fitter at Norton Cancer Institute Pat Harrison Resource Center in Southern Indiana. Here’s how surviving her own harrowing health experiences led her to a career caring for cancer patients as they heal. In Nov. 2009, while living in her hometown of Detroit,…
Country music singer and songwriter Toby Keith died Feb. 5 after a two-year battle with stomach cancer. The music superstar’s death at just 62 years old left many asking what is stomach cancer, how can it be prevented and what are the treatment options. “Stomach cancer, often referred to as gastric cancer, is predominantly an…
On a late summer morning in 2023, Jackie Taul sat on her back deck musing on gratitude, the joys of life and second chances. Her ideas were not the result of reading a self-help book or watching an inspirational film. Jackie knew what she was talking about. Two years prior, Jackie was diagnosed with Stage…
Dressed as Santa Claus, David Grady was back at Norton Cancer Institute to thank employees for their care and the compassion they demonstrated to him when he was a patient — and to encourage others who have received a diagnosis like his. Referring to the team who treated him, David said, “When they saved my life,…
The body has cells that naturally attack cancer cells and other diseased and infected cells. These natural killer (NK) cells are part of the immune system’s front line of defense. NK cells are a type of white blood cell that travels in your bloodstream, patrolling the body, scanning cells to see if they are healthy…
Both the flu shot and the COVID-19 vaccine are safe if you are a cancer patient, a cancer survivor or in the midst of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy or other course of treatment. The injectable vaccines do not contain live virus. The vaccines trigger an immune response using dead viruses. The American Cancer Society emphasizes…
In November 2022, Jonathan Parrish’s life took an unexpected turn when he began experiencing concerning health symptoms. Jonathan, a neurodiagnostic technologist at Norton Brownsboro Hospital, found himself grappling with nausea and vertigo. Because of his background in medical care, he wasted no time in seeking help. Medical imaging and blood tests soon uncovered the grim…
Knowing how to check for breast cancer with a self-exam can be an effective way to be aware of any changes in your breasts, but isn’t a replacement for an annual screening mammogram or a clinical breast exam. Breast self-awareness is a way to improve overall breast health and make it more likely you will…
These days, Bob Krueger spends a lot of time on the road. Every few weeks, he drives roughly 200 miles from his home in Franklin, Tennessee, to Louisville, Kentucky. The time in the car is long, but it gives Bob, his wife Anita, and his daughters some much-needed time to talk, bond and play some…
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