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Louisville’s Radiation Therapy Innovator

Norton Cancer Institute is the leading provider of radiation therapy for cancer care in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Our radiation therapy specialists are board-certified and fellowship-trained leaders in their field. They’re at the forefront of developing innovative approaches that get patients back to living their lives.

If your physician has determined radiation therapy is the right way to fight your cancer, you want to start getting better right away. That’s why we offer same-day appointments for patients with newly diagnosed or suspected cancer.

At Norton Cancer Institute, you’ll have a one-on-one relationship with your oncologist, surgeon, radiation oncologist or other specialist. The next cancer doctor you see will be either someone you know or someone you’ll be seeing again who knows your case.

Our team recently was granted reaccreditation in radiation therapy for a three-year term by the American College of Radiology (ACR), signifying the highest level of image quality and patient safety.

In addition, we are the only pediatric radiation specialists in Louisville/Southern Indiana.

Innovative Radiation Therapy Tailored for You

We offer precision techniques that can save healthy tissue and help you recover faster.

Norton Healthcare’s radiation oncologists were the first in Kentucky to perform frameless radiosurgery — an image-guided radiosurgery technique that is less invasive and more accurate. We also were the first reported case of using radiosurgery to treat occipital neuralgia — inflamed or injured nerves running from the top of the spinal cord to the scalp.

Other advances include the use of NeuroBlate microlaser neurosurgical technology to precisely treat tumors deep in the brain. A growing clinical research effort means our patients have access to new potentially groundbreaking technologies and techniques.

Cancer Care for the Whole Person

  • From Corydon, Indiana, to Shelbyville, Kentucky, Norton Cancer Institute has seven outpatient locations and multiple infusion centers in Louisville and Southern Indiana.
  • We have three radiation centers located just off major interstates with free self-parking and valet parking.
  • There are five Norton Cancer Institute Resource Centers in Louisville and Southern Indiana that offer a variety of support services. They address the emotional, physical and spiritual needs of patients and their families. Specially trained oncology nurses are on hand to provide one-on-one counseling.
  • We have a dedicated patient navigator to guide you through the treatment process. The navigator is a registered nurse and advocate for patients and families who can help coordinate scheduling to minimize visits. The navigator provides information and support through diagnosis, treatment and beyond.
  • We provide complementary therapies, educational and support services, and a variety of rehab options.

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
  • 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

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