Immunotherapy drugs often will seek to unblock the checkpoint, which suppresses the body’s immune system, unmasking the cancer cell as a target for the body to fight. Louisville researchers are turning their success with immunotherapy toward a new foe — the deadly glioblastoma brain cancer. Renato V. LaRocca, M.D., a neuro-oncologist and cancer medicine specialist…
Comprehensive cancer services come together under one roof with focus on patient-centered care fueled by innovative design, advanced technologies and personalized integrated therapies. This new $38 million comprehensive cancer care center in northeastern Jefferson County represents an investment that brings all Norton Healthcare oncology subspecialties and services together for the first time in one location.“We…
In May 2018, the Norton Cancer Institute Breast Health Program was awarded a three-year reaccreditation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC). Accreditation by the NAPBC is only given to those centers that have voluntarily committed to provide the highest level of quality breast care and that undergo a rigorous evaluation process and…
The new Norton Breast Health Center – Brownsboro, now open and located at Norton Medical Plaza III-Brownsboro, provides care for all types of breast health issues. Patients have timely access to multiple providers and services in one convenient location, including breast surgeons, advanced practice providers, a clinical support team and breast imaging. The center will…
Norton Cancer Institute is pleased to welcome Jaspreet S. Grewal, M.D., Ph.D., and Khuda Dad Khan, M.D., Ph.D. to our team of more than 70 oncology providers. Our newest board-certified and fellowship-trained physicians have areas of focus in gastrointestinal, hematology, immunotherapy and general oncology. Jaspreet S. Grewal, M.D., Ph.D. Medical training: Christian Medical College, Ludhiana, India…
Episcleral plaque brachytherapy (EPB) has been used to treat intraocular (eye) tumors since the early 1900s. The two most common indications for EPB are ocular/choroidal melanoma and retinoblastoma. Local control is paramount, as failure to achieve this goal results in both local (vision loss, pain) and systemic (liver, lung, bone metastasis) consequences, including death. Prior…
Norton Cancer Institute’s new genitourinary patient navigator program was developed to easily connect patients with noncancerous genitourinary conditions to a urologist. Our navigators can help support your patients with the following genitourinary medical conditions: • Precancerous diagnosis • Benign condition • Elevated PSA • Hematuria • Renal mass • Testicular mass • Bladder mass Benefit…
Norton Healthcare launched the Norton Complex Care Clinic in Louisville to treat patients with hepatitis C. A new location is now open in Corydon, Indiana to bring expertise and educational resources to patients in the community. The clinic offers liver health education, treatment options and ongoing care. The new clinic is located at: Norton Complex…
Aaron C. Spalding, M.D., Ph.D., has recently assumed the role of executive medical director of Norton Cancer Institute. In making this announcement, Joseph M. Flynn, D.O., physician in chief, called Dr. Spalding an accomplished clinician and researcher who has served as medical director of radiation oncology with great success. “He will work closely with me…
The project brings all of Norton Cancer Institute’s specialty cancer services together under one roof for the first time. When the new Norton Cancer Institute – Brownsboro opens in November, it will be a big first for Norton Healthcare. With three floors and 48,500 square feet of space, this $38 million investment will bring all of Norton…
Nohla Therapeutics initiates Phase 2 LAUNCH clinical trial to assess optimal dosage of innovative cell therapy for those with acute myeloid leukemia. A treatment made from umbilical cord blood is helping oncology and hematology specialists at Norton Cancer Institute reduce infections in patients getting high-dose chemotherapy to treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The intensive chemotherapy…
Norton Cancer Institute established its Comprehensive Lung Center to focus on early detection, patient-centered care and advanced treatment for lung cancer patients. Led by a team of lung specialists, the center combines four comprehensive components — prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment — to ensure each eligible patient has access to state-of-the-art lung cancer screening, prompt…