Benefits of ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy
Fine needle aspiration (FNA) can provide a timelier evaluation of neck masses than open biopsy, thus saving time, money and potentially improving health outcomes with earlier diagnosis and treatment. Fine needle aspiration for head and […]
View moreLutetium Lu 177 dotatate available for advanced neuroendocrine tumor treatment
Norton Cancer Institute is the only site in Louisville offering lutetium Lu 177 dotatate (Lutathera), a second-line treatment targeting advanced-stage neuroendocrine tumors in adult patients. The drug is indicated when a patient starts to lose [...]
View moreGastric cancer red flags
The prognosis for gastric cancer is closely tied to the stage of the diagnosis. When found early, gastric cancer has a better survival rate. “Given the difference early diagnosis can make, it’s important that clinicians [...]
View morePaul A. Tennant, M.D., joins Norton Cancer Institute
Paul A. Tennant, M.D., has joined Norton Cancer Institute as a head and neck surgical oncologist. He treats complex benign and malignant conditions of the head and neck. Dr. Tennant sees patients at Norton Cancer […]
View moreGilteritinib and venetoclax regimen yields encouraging results against FLT3-mutated AML
A new regimen of FMS-related tyrosine kinase 3 (FLT3) inhibitor gilteritinib and venetoclax was tolerable at standard doses and produced high response rates for advanced, FLT3-mutated acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in a multicenter Phase 1 [...]
View morePSMA PET scan is catching cancer earlier and with greater accuracy than ever before
Accurate imaging is a crucial component of prostate cancer management for a number of reasons, including tumor localization, disease staging and detecting recurrence. Prostate-specific membrane antigen positron emission tomography (PSMA PET) scans offer an imaging […]
View moreCertified pediatric hematology/oncology nurse Sable C. Iglesias, DNP, APRN, CPHON, joins Norton Children’s Cancer Institute
Sable C. Iglesias, DNP, APRN, CPHON, has joined Norton Children’s Cancer Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, as a certified pediatric hematology/oncology nurse. A Louisville native, Sable graduated from University of Louisville with two […]
View moreClinical Update: Defeating cancer with multidisciplinary care, discoveries and customized care
Each year, as we look back over our progress and program highlights, we are struck by a singular fact. Time and again, what we are able to achieve is the result of exceptional teamwork. Our [...]
View moreClinical trials build expertise with new treatments before they’re widely available
At Norton Cancer Institute, we are committed to giving our patients the opportunity to receive state-of-the-art, cutting-edge therapies. This is made possible because of the long-standing support of clinical trials by Norton Healthcare’s leadership and [...]
View moreAdvances in early detection of ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer is personal to me. Two of my mom’s sisters died of the disease. One of the major issues with successfully treating ovarian cancer is how late it is typically diagnosed: stage IIIC. At […]
View moreGynecologic oncologist Justin W. Gorski, M.D., Ph.D., joins Norton Cancer Institute
Justin W. Gorski, M.D., Ph.D., has joined Norton Cancer Institute, specializing in treating cancers of the female reproductive system, including ovarian, uterine and cervical cancers. Dr. Gorski is a board-certified gynecologic oncologist. He received his […]
View moreAdvancing the standard of cancer care and offering patients access to new therapies
Our goal is to offer every patient the option of the latest treatment available for their cancer. To do that, Norton Cancer Institute is participating in approximately 170 clinical trials at any time. These clinical [...]
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