Robin Meyer spent years caring for cancer patients — never imagining she’d one day fight the disease herself. The 62-year-old Shepherdsville woman cared for patients in her role as a…
A simple scan could be the first step toward beating the nation’s deadliest cancer. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, according to the…
Norton Cancer Institute’s Comprehensive Lung Center gives eligible patients access to the latest in lung cancer screenings, same-day follow-up appointments with medical oncology following a confirmed cancer diagnosis, and fast access…
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…
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…
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…
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…
How many years of smoking causes cancer? Smoking causes cancer, no matter how many years you’ve been smoking, and your risk for developing cancer can increase each time you light…
Perhaps you put off cancer screenings over the past few years. Delays of just a few months in detecting various forms of cancer can make treatment more difficult and reduce…
Margaret Taylor, 72, started smoking as a 14-year-old growing up in Tell City, Indiana. It became an addiction of at least a pack a day that lasted a total of…
Radon is a dangerous carcinogen. The odorless, invisible gas is the No. 1 cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers and the No. 2 cause of lung cancer deaths. The radioactive…
Renovations underway at Norton Cancer Institute – Downtown and nearby facilities will expand and relocate many cancer subspecialties. Completion is planned for February 2020, with two downtown campus locations getting…