Cancer, Lymphoma, Skin Cancers

UVB light as a treatment for cutaneous lymphoma

Ultraviolet light, specifically, narrowband UVB light, can reduce skin inflammation, especially as a treatment for eczema and psoriasis. A Louisville-area dermatologist is using this therapy as a treatment for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, a blood cell cancer that involves the skin. Depending on how much the cutaneous T-cell lymphoma has spread, the thickness of the lesions…

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Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Head and Neck Tumors, Lung Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Skin Cancers, Uterine Cancer

Women’s cancer facilities and specialized urgent care part of renovation

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 a makeover. Norton Cancer Institute – Downtown (676 S. Floyd St.) New clinics will serve patients with urgent care needs related to cancer, hepatitis C…

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Cancer, Lymphoma, Skin Cancers

Cutaneous lymphoma: Blood cancer that starts in the skin

Why does a blood cancer start in the skin? Lymphomas are cancers of the immune system, which generally arise in lymph nodes and other lymphatic tissue.  The immune system consists of white blood cells, the spleen, lymph nodes and other areas throughout the body. “In many ways, our skin can be considered our largest immune…

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Cancer, Skin Cancers, Wound Care

Find out why maggots are lucky, not yucky, for treating serious wounds

Fair warning: If you’re squeamish, you may find this a bit gross. However, it’s quite amazing when you consider the end results. Jae Jung, M.D., Norton Cancer Institute, is melding ancient knowledge with new technology to heal hard-to-treat wounds. Dr. Jung, Kentucky’s only oncologic dermatologist, calls maggots “the real stars of this success story.” Maggot…

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