Life-changing, advanced cancer technology has arrived at Norton Audubon Hospital for patients with pancreatic cancer. William B. Evans III, M.D., gastroenterologist with Norton Gastroenterology Consultants of Louisville, recently became the first and only physician in Kentucky to perform endoscopic ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation (EUS-RFA) for pancreatic cancer. “It’s an honor to be the first in the state to…
Recent advances in colonoscopy techniques are helping physicians detect more colon cancers while reducing complications, according to updated medical guidelines that emphasize quality indicators and improved detection methods. William B. Evans III, M.D., gastroenterologist with Norton Gastroenterology Consultants of Louisville, presented the findings at a continuing medical education session, outlining key changes in how physicians…
The patient A 75-year-old male presented with a left neck mass, referred by his community otolaryngologist. The patient reported a history of sleep apnea, cough and recurrent upper respiratory infections. Imaging and fine needle aspiration of the neck mass confirmed p16 positive squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Positron emission tomography (PET)/CT demonstrated a hypermetabolic left level…
The multidisciplinary Norton Children’s Cancer Predisposition Program is designed to identify, monitor and support children who have inherited genetic conditions that increase their lifetime risk of cancer. The program established in November 2024 is a collaborative effort between Norton Children’s Cancer Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, and Norton Children’s Genetics Center, also…
Cancer care offered through Norton Children’s Cancer Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, is ranked among the top 50 pediatric cancer programs nationwide by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024–2025 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. This recognition reflects the commitment to excellence at Norton Children’s Cancer Institute, evident in a comprehensive array…
Mustafa Barbour, M.D., pediatric neuro-oncologist with Norton Children’s Cancer Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, is working to advance pediatric neuro-oncology care in Kentucky, where the incidence of pediatric brain tumors exceeds the national average. In response, Dr. Barbour, who leads the Norton Children’s Brain & Spinal Tumor program, helps lead new research…
After improving pediatric cancer survival from nearly nil in the 1950s to more than 85% today, health care providers face new challenges, especially long-term cognitive deficits associated with chemotherapy. In addition to attacking cancer cells, chemotherapy also can affect healthy cells, including those in the central nervous system. This can lead to a range of…
Pediatric oncology’s remarkable strides improving survival for children with cancer also has brought a new set of long-term health implications.
Kentucky leads the nation in cases of lung cancer. Cancer patients in our region also experience barriers to care and racial disparities in care. Cancer incidence in Kentucky is very high compared with other states, but lung cancer is far and away the most prevalent here. We have a 55% higher lung cancer rate than…
Monica H. Vetter, M.D., board-certified gynecologic oncologist at Norton Cancer Institute in Louisville, brings not only expertise in treating all types of gynecologic malignancies through a variety of techniques, including surgery and chemotherapy, but a deeply rooted passion as well. Native Kentuckian passionate about serving women in her home state As a Louisville native, Dr….
Clinical research, including clinical trials, is a crucial component to advancing the discovery of cancer therapeutics. Norton Cancer Institute contributes to this advancement through participation in numerous clinical trials every year. 4 phases of clinical trial There are four phases in a clinical trial, each with a different purpose. This helps researchers answer different questions…
The patient A 55-year-old woman developed increasing difficulties with constipation and abdominal discomfort over the course of several weeks. She then developed nausea with vomiting. She was found to have an obstructing colon cancer with multiple metastases to the liver and lung. After resection of her primary tumor, she required chemotherapy to treat her metastatic…