Cancer, Lung Cancer

From caregiver to survivor: Shepherdsville woman’s journey shows why cancer screenings save lives

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…

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Lung Cancer, News, Prevention and Wellness

Quick, painless scan could be first step toward beating lung cancer

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…

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Breast Cancer, Cancer

This two-minute test could be your first line of defense against breast cancer

A two-minute test can reveal a person’s breast cancer risk before it’s too late. One in eight women will develop breast cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. Due to…

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Cancer, Gastroenterology, News

Norton Healthcare first in Kentucky to unveil new treatment for pancreatic cancer

Life-changing, advanced cancer technology has arrived at Norton Audubon Hospital for patients with pancreatic cancer. William B. Evans III, M.D., gastroenterologist with Norton Gastroenterology Consultants of Louisville, recently became the…

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Breast Cancer, Cancer

A nurse’s journey through advanced breast cancer: Michele’s invasive ductal carcinoma Stage 4 diagnosis

When Paducah, Kentucky, native Michele Burgess received her Stage 4 invasive ductal carcinoma diagnosis Feb. 6, 2020, she faced the advanced breast cancer the same way she approaches everything in…

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Bike to Beat Cancer, Cancer

For Tom, Christmas comes in September

To Tom Conquest, Bike to Beat Cancer isn’t just an event on the calendar, it’s his “Christmas,” a holiday he holds near and dear. Every September, he rides with purpose,…

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Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, News

Mike Cassity: A coach’s playbook for fighting cancer

Mike Cassity — known simply as “Coach” to everyone — has spent 43 years as a college football coach at 18 universities, including nine as defensive coordinator. Twelve years ago,…

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Cancer, Research and Clinical Trials

Norton Cancer Institute: Advancing cancer care through clinical research

Clinical trials play a vital role in discovering new cancer treatments. Each year, Norton Cancer Institute participates in numerous research studies that help develop better ways to treat cancer. Understanding…

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Breast Cancer

First of its kind breast reconstruction surgery available at Norton Healthcare

Imagine a world where every woman recovering from breast cancer surgery can feel whole again. That is now possible thanks to new technology available through Norton Cancer Institute and Norton…

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Cancer, Lung Cancer, Prevention and Wellness

Program provides comprehensive lung cancer treatment

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…

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Breast Cancer, Foundation, Norton Healthcare Foundation, Prevention and Wellness

Oaks Day Is About More Than Pink and Horses

The Longines Kentucky Oaks is a great day for Louisville. What started in 1875 as a race for 3-year-old fillies has grown into one of the longest-running sporting events in…

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Cancer, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare, Skin Cancers

Reconstructing damage from skin cancer

Like many boys of his generation, Randy Stewart, age 76, grew up playing and working outside on the family farm. Other than summer heat, Randy rarely thought about the sun….

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