When Emily Carr began experiencing a baffling array of symptoms — pain when she stood up, dizziness when she leaned over, severe migraines and memory loss — she thought it could be a brain tumor. A trip to her primary care doctor and then an ear, nose and throat specialist didn’t bring a diagnosis. Six…
The COVID-19 pandemic can provide angst and challenges for everyone. It can prove especially challenging for those undergoing cancer treatment and their families. Turning worry into action For 9-year-old Egan and 11-year-old Etta Hofmann, the coronavirus outbreak brought additional worry for their mom, TJ Hofmann, who is undergoing treatment for breast cancer at Norton Cancer…
Renato V. LaRocca, M.D., values the opportunity to be at the forefront of brain cancer research. As a neuro-oncologist and cancer medicine specialist with Norton Cancer Institute, Dr. LaRocca has treated many cases of glioblastoma. He is grateful to have been part of a clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of a novel immunotherapy vaccine…
Like many cancer patients, Misty Aubrey’s calendar is filled with appointments. She meets regularly with her oncologist, behavioral oncologist and neurologist. To be safer during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, she stopped meeting her doctors face to face whenever possible and started visiting with them by video. “I think this has been one of…
Esta publicación también está disponible en español. Colonoscopy prep is nothing to dread. Think of it as a good cleaning out with none of the pain or ill feelings you may associate with diarrhea. Planning ahead will make your colonoscopy prep easier. Cleaning out the colon gives your physician a better look at the inside…
Each year, more than 200 women are able to see David L. Doering, M.D., for issues requiring surgery for gynecologic cancers. A “Master Surgeon” as designated by the Surgical Review Corp., Dr. Doering uses minimally invasive and robotic surgery techniques. In February, he’ll be taking his surgical expertise to women in Chinandega, Nicaragua. Access to…
Margaret Taylor, 72, started smoking as a 14-year-old growing up in Tell City, Indiana. It became an addiction of at least a pack a day that lasted a total of 46 years. “Things were different back then, and it’s just what you did,” she said. She was what you would call a heavy smoker, smoking…
Radon is a dangerous carcinogen. The odorless, invisible gas is the No. 1 cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers and the No. 2 cause of lung cancer deaths. The radioactive gas seeps out of the soil as uranium decays and can become trapped in your home. It’s important to test for it and take steps…
Deborah Pirtle, R.N., oncology patient navigator with Norton Cancer Institute, firmly believes that one day there will be a cure for cancer. Until then, she is dedicated to advocating for her patients. “Every person has a goal for cancer treatment that is personal to them,” Deborah said. “I want to make sure their voice is…
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…
In 2017, Churchill Downs named the Norton Healthcare Foundation its charitable beneficiary of the Kentucky Oaks. Over the past year, Churchill Downs raised more than $75,000 to benefit breast health at Norton Cancer Institute, specifically funding a 3D tomography machine for the Norton Healthcare Mobile Prevention Center. Sprinkle Some Cheer This Holiday As a not-for-profit…
The link between chemicals and cancer is often in question. The latest is a study that found a higher risk of developing breast cancer among women who used permanent hair dye or hair straighteners. This higher risk also affected women who apply the products to others’ hair. The study, published in the International Journal of…