In August 2012, Phil Meeks, now 47 years old, went to the doctor with shortness of breath and pain in his legs. He thought the pain was related to smoking cigarettes. The news he received was shocking. Not only was he diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, he was given just 30 days to live unless…
Carroll Grossman, a 71-year-old distance runner, felt in the best shape of her life when she found a lump in her left breast and was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. At first, she denied it. “I have always been about good health and couldn’t believe this was happening to me,” she said. “After the…
Norton Cancer Institute is making a mark as an authority in treating blood cancers. Findings from two important clinical trials have been published in prestigious medical journals. In December 2015, the findings of a trial on chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) were published in The New England Journal of Medicine. The study compared how well two…
In May 2015, Micheal White, severely short of breath, rushed to the emergency room at Norton Brownsboro Hospital. Chest X-rays revealed fluid in his lungs. He was hospitalized overnight so doctors could monitor him and run more tests. The next day, Micheal got the earth-shattering news: He had stage 4 lung cancer. A chaplain came…
Don’t think you can sit still long enough to meditate? Consider meditation in action — walking meditation. In this video, explore what walking meditation is like. Hear a nurse navigator from Norton Cancer Institute describe the many benefits to body, mind and soul, whether you are dealing with a health issue or could just use…
Radiation therapy for breast cancer can be lifesaving, but that can come at a cost. Common side effects include soreness, redness and swelling. Norton Cancer Institute is now offering new technology that is improving the comfort and safety of women undergoing radiation for breast cancer. Called a prone breast board, it’s a big name to…
Donald Vowels learned he had cancer in 2011. After years of rigorous treatment and follow-up, he celebrated being cancer-free in 2014 with a renewed appreciation for how precious life is. He resumed his favorite activities having learned to enjoy every moment. “I got back to life and was conscious of the fact that life and…
Norton Healthcare offers heartfelt condolences to Jill Brzezinski-Conley’s family and friends. We join with all those touched by Jill’s passion, determination and courage in saying she will be profoundly missed. The ability to live life fully on your own terms is a rare and precious gift. Jill cherished that gift in a way that can…
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