Breast Cancer

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At Norton Cancer Institute, we know how scary and stressful a diagnosis of breast cancer can feel. But you can rest assured that the Norton Healthcare Breast Health Program offers everything you need to face your condition with confidence.

Our team of oncology specialists is skilled and experienced with advanced treatment options. Once the stage and type of your cancer is determined, the team will devise your personalized care plan. With a multidisciplinary care approach, you can see multiple specialists in the same day, offering the convenience of fewer appointments.

The clinic also brings together various specialists into one location, fostering a collaborative care model that has been shown to improve outcomes. After your initial exam with Norton Cancer Institute, your breast cancer treatment gets started with a Norton Cancer Institute patient navigator to support you along your journey, every step of the way.

1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime.

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Louisville Woman Recounts Her Breast Cancer Surgery From Small Lump to Fast and Compassionate Care

Finding a lump in her breast was something Heather Kleisner didn’t have time for in her busy life. But when she did, the meetings, conference calls and event planning on her calendar quickly changed to doctor appointments, surgery and a treatment plan. Throughout her treatment, Heather felt the embrace of care, support and hope from everyone she encountered at Norton Cancer Institute.

Norton Cancer Institute

Regional Leader in Cancer Care

  • First in the world to treat a patient with a novel combination therapy for newly diagnosed acute leukemia
  • First in the world to treat a solid tumor patient with ONC-841, a novel immunotherapy drug targeting the SIGLEC-10 immune checkpoint molecule
  • Recognized for adult oncology by Becker’s Hospital Review in its “100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs” list for 2025
  • Access to over 170 clinical trials, offering local patients the same leading-edge options available at top national centers
  • Nationally recognized center for early-phase research, with 23 active Phase 1 clinical trials underway
  • Patients from 20-plus U.S. states and two foreign countries have chosen Norton Cancer Institute for innovative cancer care
  • Only in Kentucky: Home to a state-of-the-art Norton Cancer Institute Genomics Lab, with support from the Norton Healthcare Foundation and Steven Vanover Foundation, enabling highly precise, genetically targeted cancer therapies
  • Gamma Tile Center of Excellence, as well as a two-time Novalis certification for setting the standard for stereotactic radiation
  • Subspecialized, board-certified oncologists leading cancer research and treatment advancements
  • Same-day or next-day appointments for newly diagnosed patients, plus multiple locations and valet parking to facilitate access to care
  • Multidisciplinary clinics to provide same-day, same-location access to multiple specialists for more convenient, coordinated care
  • Fully accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers and the American College of Radiology

Care Designed With You in Mind

  • Comprehensive patient support, with five Norton Cancer Institute Resource Centers throughout Louisville and Southern Indiana, a patient navigator program, Norton Cancer Institute Behavioral Oncology Program, Norton Palliative Care Program, classes and events, art and music therapy, genetic counseling, nutrition services, financial counseling, pastoral care, and more
  • Medicare, Medicaid and most major insurances accepted, ensuring broad access to care
  • Specialty pharmacy services offer timely, accurate prescriptions with direct pharmacist-provider collaboration
  • 24/7 access to care tools via Norton MyChart — message providers, manage appointments, refill prescriptions and more
  • The Norton Healthcare Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Norton Healthcare’s not-for-profit adult-care services, continuously supporting the purchase of new equipment, programs, education and funding of research to ensure our patients stay up to date with medical advances and technology

Awards and Accreditations

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Cost Estimates

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Insurance

Medicare, Medicaid, worker’s compensation and most commercial insurance plans are accepted. You can get your Medicaid-covered annual wellness visit (AWV) with us. See the companies, insurance carriers and government organizations that we partner with.

Norton Healthcare Breast Health Centers

Our breast health centers offer a full range of diagnostic and treatment programs designed to promote breast health. The centers are staffed by skilled breast specialists offering support services and educational resources related to prevention, detection and treatment of breast issues.

Meet Our Team

The Breast Oncology Team
Breast Surgery Team
Cancer Genetics
Norton Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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